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ConocoPhillips enlists 3D printing for supply efficiencies on Alaska’s North Slope

CIO Business Intelligence

Such lead times call for a large physical inventory of replacement parts, which comes with warehousing costs and the ad valorem tax of storage. These early wins are reason for optimism. If you can start bypassing the physical limitations,” says Mathur, “you’ll reap benefits that go way beyond your bottom line.

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Getting ready for artificial general intelligence with examples

IBM Big Data Hub

Regardless, given the wide range of predictions for AGI’s arrival, anywhere from 2030 to 2050 and beyond, it’s crucial to manage expectations and begin by using the value of current AI applications. While cost wasn’t the primary driver, it reflects a growing belief that the value generated by gen AI outweighs the price tag.