• JECohen analysis flagged a broad AI value chain driving markets, spanning semiconductors, data centers, model providers, software adoption.
• Demand for GPUs, memory chips rose on heavy training needs, persistent inference workloads; hardware pricing pressure lifted valuations.
• Data center construction spending accelerated since ChatGPT’s late-2022 launch, outpacing other office construction; buildouts face power, cooling constraints.
• Investors questioned whether hundreds of billions in AI infrastructure spending will earn adequate returns as models become more efficient.
• Information Technology sector valuations stood at 21.4x, implying high expectations; volatility reflects shifting views on demand versus efficiency gains.

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