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Comment: big data industry rivals Czech Republic's economy
Original: The economy of # bigData is the size of that of the Czech Republic. If mathematicians had these kinds of resources, we'd
A claim circulating online compares the global big data industry's economic size to that of the Czech Republic, arguing that if mathematicians and researchers had access to comparable resources, science would advance much faster. The remark is framed as a call for greater investment in mathematics and fundamental research, tying current enthusiasm around AI and big data back to the discipline that underpins it.
Why now: Ongoing AI boom is prompting debate about how resources are split between data industries and basic science
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Evidence
- The economy of # bigData is the size of that of the Czech Republic. If mathematicians had these kinds of resources, we'd advance a lot faster. # AI # science # mathematics · adrian_fellhauer@sueden.social · 4
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