The title wave of AI spending continues. Shares of Alibaba surging this morning after ramping up its AI investment target. And in just 48 hours, Open AAI announcing a buildout equivalent to 17 nuclear reactors totaling $850 billion in spending.For today's tech check, Mackenzie Sagalos asked OpenAI CEO Sam Alman about the increased spend. Mac, hey Leslie. At roughly $50 billion per gigawatt, OpenAI's projects from just the past 2 days add up to nearly half of the $2 trillion global AI infrastructure surge HS ...

AI Adoption & Challenges - Generative AI adoption is slow, with only 10% of people using it daily, despite rapid advancements [2] - Experienced individuals are less likely to adopt AI, while less experienced individuals see it as a way to level up [4][6] - The biggest barrier to AI adoption is mindset, with many people skeptical despite witnessing multiple technological shifts [9] - A new digital divide may emerge based on the ability to partner with AI tools [3] The Four C's of Generative AI Adoption - **Context:** Understand how AI fits into individual workflows by identifying low-value activities that AI can assist with [16][17][18][19] - **Capabilities:** Be aware of AI's strengths and limitations, matching tasks to AI capabilities beyond basic functions like email responses [20][21][22][23] - **Communication:** Provide clear and detailed instructions to AI, recognizing that output quality depends on input quality [24][25][26][27] - **Challenge:** Start experimenting with AI tools and resources, as there are low barriers to entry [28][32] Shifting Perspectives on AI - Stop defining ourselves solely by tasks performed and hours invested, and instead see AI as a time-saving and enhancing tool [11][12] - Recognize that AI has different forms of intelligence, excelling at pattern matching and data processing [13][14] - Partner with AI to transform operations instead of fearing replacement, synergizing human skills with AI capabilities [15] The Importance of AI Adoption - Postponing learning about AI leads to a competitive disadvantage and missed opportunities to shape its future [33] - Embracing AI offers the opportunity to improve the standard of living, save time, and open up new markets [11]