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“It’s in short supply, it’s expensive, and we don’t use it,” Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman said on the company’s earnings call.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
In particular, Prevalon makes software that regulates the power used by data centers, whose needs can swing dramatically in short periods.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
Crucial electrical equipment is also in short supply.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
Top math experts are in short supply and their working hours are limited.
From Slate • Jun. 22, 2026
Particle physics, in short, is a hugely expensive enterprise–but it is a productive one.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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