Show HN: A playable toy model of frontier AI lab capex decisions
jimmyechan Saturday, February 14, 2026I made a lightweight web game about compute CAPEX tradeoffs: https://darios-dilemma.up.railway.app/
No signup, runs on mobile/desktop.
Loop per round:
1. choose compute capacity 2. forecast demand 3. allocate capacity between training and inference 4. random demand shock resolves outcome
You can end profitable, cash constrained, or bankrupt depending on allocation + forecast error.
Goal was to make the decision surface intuitive in 2–3 minutes per run.
It’s a toy model and deliberately omits many real world factors.
Note: this is based on what I learned after listening to Dario on Dwarkesh's podcast - thought it was fascinating.
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The article discusses the ethical dilemma faced by a character named Dario, who must decide whether to report a co-worker's misconduct or remain silent to protect their own interests. It explores the complexities of workplace ethics and the challenges of upholding moral principles in the face of personal consequences.
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darios-dilemma.up.railway.app