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This perspective aligns with recent market behavior. Demand for high-performance chips, driven by AI and data processing needs, has resulted in extended utilization of older units, with certain hardware running at full capacity for years. For instance, Google’s Tensor processing units reportedly have an 8-year lifespan at 100% utilization, indicating minimal depreciation. Similarly, private jets like those made by Ember have shot up in value due to soaring demand, defying conventional depreciation expectations.