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afford
B1Frequent NGSL-2to have enough money to be able to buy or do something
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First, extreme-scale AI models are so expensive to train, and only a few tech companies can afford to do so.
Why AI Is Incredibly Smart and Shockingly Stupid
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because I think only a small percentage of humanity will want to go—and can afford to go or get sponsorship in some manner.
I had huge student debts, so I couldn't afford a place to stay and an office—so I rented an office instead because that was cheaper than getting a place to stay.
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