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inefficiency

[in-i-fish-uhn-see] / ˌɪn ɪˈfɪʃ ən si /


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For compute-hungry AI labs running clusters of tens or hundreds of thousands of GPUs, even small delays in data transfer can compound and exacerbate inefficiencies.

From MarketWatch

A DHS spokeswoman said Noem serves at the pleasure of the president and has successfully clamped down on inefficiencies to save billions of dollars, calling her efforts “a roaring success.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Sargeant explained to the Venezuelan leader the corruption and inefficiencies that kept the industry from growing.

From The Wall Street Journal

In all, the county is cutting nearly $200 million from programs, according to a budget report, with the remaining deficit closed through eliminating inefficiencies and securing other sources of funding.

From Los Angeles Times

From logistics networks and inventory systems to customer service and fulfillment, companies are using AI to squeeze inefficiencies out of operations as revenue growth remains uneven and pricing power is limited.

From Barron's