2024-06-22
AI would consciously decide to eliminate humankind, they said. — It was an existential threat, they said. — They were right, but for the wrong reasons. [embedded post]
Bloomberg
Analysis: the AI frenzy is expected to drive the global data center energy consumption to 1,580 TWh by 2034, about as much as is used by all of India currently
Which makes me wonder why they don't build huge data centres in northern Quebec. — Close to hydro generation. — Free cooling, both ambient air and the cold river water. — Do ...
AI would consciously decide to eliminate humankind, they said. — It was an existential threat, they said. — They were right, but for the wrong reasons. [embedded post]
Washington Post
As power needs of AI push emissions up, tech companies explore experimental clean energy projects such as atomic fusion and futuristic geothermal power plants
As power needs of AI push emissions up and put big tech in a bind, companies put their faith in elusive — some say improbable — technologies.