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The current AI boom requires massive investment in computing power, data centres, and specialised microchips. This surge in demand for resources, energy, and skilled labour pushes up costs across the supply chain. These increased costs are then passed on to consumers, contributing to higher prices for goods and services, which is what we call inflation.
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