649: Burned by AI

The podcast explores the increasing costs of data storage and strategies for managing storage needs. The discussion highlights the dramatic price increases in SSDs and NVMEs, driven by demand from enterprise data centers and AI applications. Michael Tenel joins the hosts to discuss ways to stretch existing storage, including digital decluttering and re-evaluating data retention policies. The hosts consider options like used drives, higher redundancy, and optical media. Chris introduces BlueVault, a Rust-based TUI application for archiving data to Blu-ray discs, offering a cost-effective, long-term storage solution. The panel also touches on topics like backing up systems for friends and family, and the use of open-source tools in tabletop gaming.