Published Dec 6, 2024
The Retort's biggest AI stories of 2024
Thomas Gilbert and Nathan Lambert delve into 2024's pivotal AI stories, highlighting the surge in AI infrastructure with a focus on nuclear energy, OpenAI's daring innovation strategy against cautious industry norms, and the complex landscape of antitrust battles affecting big tech monopolies.

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