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GPU useful-life sensitivity — 2–3 yr obsolescence bear case vs published 4–6 yr estimate / 5–6 yr book policy; run the range

2–3 yr bear case vs 4–6 yr estimateforecastcontested

Value kindforecast — Forecasts are time-bound outlooks, not specifications; test decisions across plausible scenarios.
ScopeThe 2–3-year endpoint is a contested stress case rather than an observed universal life.
As of2026
SourceCNBC; theCUBE; DeepQuarry; Aravolta
Reviewchecking…review by 2026-10-09 · standard cadence
Recorded changeslast 2026-08-24 · 2 revisions tracked
Claim idgpu-economic-vs-book-life-flagged-contested-run

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