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Applied Digital (APLD) is a U.S.-based operator of next-generation digital infrastructure, providing solutions to the fields of High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). APLD has two business segments: next-generation datacenter colocation services and AI GPU cloud services.

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AI’s Exponential Influence: Beyond Speed to Societal Transformation

MarketScale
January 1, 2023

Michael Maniscalco, CTO of Applied Digital, anticipates the rapid acceleration of AI development, emphasizing that its growth is expected to be exponential and possibly beyond. Noting the surge in investments and the broad market interest, he underscores AI’s transformative potential not just in economic terms but in reshaping societal structures. Maniscalco cites examples such as groundbreaking drug discoveries seen during the COVID crisis, advancements in cancer research, and the creation of efficient personal assistants. He believes AI will usher in a new era where it alleviates mundane tasks, fostering creativity and fundamentally altering the fabric of society.

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