Terafab initial capex $25B, total buildout $150B+ minimum, possibly $500B

Terafab initial capex $25B, total buildout $150B+ minimum, possibly $500B | initial capex, as you said, Alex, you know, it's 20 25 billion, but the real capex for buildout is going to be on the order of 150 billion dollars um at a minimum. It may be a half a trillion

initial capex, as you said, Alex, you know, it's 20 25 billion, but the real capex for buildout is going to be on the order of 150 billion dollars um at a minimum. It may be a half a trillion

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