AI Infrastructure Demand Remains Strong Despite Calls for Slowdown
Despite calls from leading AI labs like OpenAI and Anthropic to slow down development, demand for AI infrastructure is expected to remain robust. Hendi Susanto, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, argues that even if top players decelerate progress, second- and third-tier companies will step in, maintaining high levels of spending on AI infrastructure. Susanto points out key growth areas such as inference computing, enterprise AI adoption, and physical AI development. Major firms have indicated demand for chips and related hardware is likely to exceed supply through at least 2027. He also notes that multi-year contracts signed by customers suggest the industry isn't heading toward a downturn. While some analysts warn of potential risks from safety concerns or market volatility, Susanto sees any selloff in semiconductor stocks as an opportunity—particularly for high-risk areas like next-generation optical connectivity.
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