AI compute debate and French digital tax
Altman argues scarce DRAM belongs in data centres rather than home PCs, while France's Assembly adopted a per-gigabyte digital data-flow tax that critics say will hit French firms.
What we know
Altman's comments argue against local AI. Separately, France adopted a 0.055€/GB data-flow tax with ~€10bn expected yield, which a critic compares to the GAFAM tax.
By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.