AI GPU Depreciation: How Accounting Choices Shape Reported Profits
An in-depth explainer on how AI GPU depreciation policies affect profits, investor trust, and financial reporting across major tech firms.
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An in-depth explainer on how AI GPU depreciation policies affect profits, investor trust, and financial reporting across major tech firms.
A technocracy is a system of governance where decision-makers are selected based on their expertise in a given area, especially technical and scientific knowledge.
The terms “king” and “dictator” both describe individuals who hold significant power over a state, but they differ in how they acquire that power and how it is justified or constrained.
A market bubble is a self-reinforcing surge in asset prices where valuation becomes detached from the economic fundamentals that justify the price. The AI sector has seen explosive investment and valuation growth, often based on anticipated future returns rather than current earnings.
Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2016 that invalidated two major provisions of a Texas law (HB2) regulating abortion providers.
TRAP laws are state-level regulations that impose strict requirements on abortion providers and clinics.
Planned Parenthood v. Casey was a U.S. Supreme Court decision in 1992 that redefined how courts evaluate abortion restrictions.
Roe v. Wade was a U.S. Supreme Court case decided in 1973 that established a woman’s legal right to have an abortion under the constitutional right to privacy.
The FDA is a U.S. government agency under the Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to ensure that a wide range of consumer products—particularly food, drugs, and medical devices—are safe, effective, and truthfully labeled.
A protest is a public expression of opposition or demand for change. It can be organized by individuals, groups, or movements and may take the form of marches, rallies, boycotts, petitions, or civil disobedience.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest anti-hunger program in the United States. Administered by the USDA, SNAP provides monthly funds to eligible individuals and families to purchase food.
Classified information refers to government-owned or controlled information related to national defense or foreign relations that requires protection from unauthorized disclosure.
A clear, concise explainer on indictments—what they are, why they matter, and how they function in the U.S. criminal justice system.
The National Guard is a military reserve force composed of part-time service members organized under both the Army National Guard and Air National Guard.
TL;DR The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the U.S. federal system. It interprets the Constitution and has the final say on federal legal questions. It has both original and appellate jurisdiction, but mostly hears appeals. Its decisions set precedent for all lower courts. It serves as a critical check on legislative and…
A tariff is a tax or duty that a government charges on goods entering (imports) or, less commonly, leaving (exports) its borders. It raises the cost of foreign goods, making them less competitive relative to domestically produced goods.
While AI is the broad field of making machines smart, LLMs are just one powerful tool within it—trained to understand and generate human language. This explainer breaks down the basics in plain terms.
What is a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA)? This legal tool lets companies or individuals avoid trial by meeting strict conditions set by prosecutors. Learn how DPAs work, when they’re used, and why they’re controversial.
What happens when the government shuts down? This explainer breaks down why shutdowns occur, what services stop, who’s affected, and how the political process plays out when Congress fails to pass a budget.