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While solid-state drives (SSDs) have become increasingly popular, traditional hard drives are far from obsolete, particularly thanks to the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence. The CEO of Western Digital has stated that the massive data storage demands of AI applications are fueling sustained demand for hard disk drives (HDDs). This reliance on hard drives highlights their crucial role in supporting the current AI revolution, ensuring they remain a relevant storage solution despite advancements in SSD technology. The discussion originated on Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1nwu0rh/traditional_hard_drives_far_from_obsolete_says/