ME News reports that on July 4 (UTC+8), Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino posted on X that major AI tech companies are acquiring users by subsidizing computing power and continuously investing in high-cost infrastructure and capital expenditures, yet these assets face rapid depreciation pressures of approximately 3 to 5 years. He noted that the industry currently suffers from multiple misalignments, including mismatches between token prices, profitability timelines, and capital cost maturity; meanwhile, open-source AI is steadily eroding the industry’s growing revenue share. (Source: ChainCatcher)
Tether CEO Warns of Mismatch Between AI Tech Firms' Compute Investments and Returns
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino warned on X that major AI companies are facing an increasing gap between compute investment and returns. He noted that companies are acquiring users through subsidized compute resources but are burdened by high costs and rapid asset depreciation. Ardoino also pointed to misalignments in token pricing, profit timelines, and capital maturity, with open-source AI eroding revenue. Traders are advised to monitor altcoins as market sentiment shifts, given that the Fear & Greed Index reflects growing uncertainty in the sector.
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