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Brennan Stehling

ChatGPT prompts use 10x more power than Google searches. That is what I have seen reported several times lately. CNBC did a story on the higher energy usage and cost of AI facilities.

youtu.be/MJQIQJYxey4?si=dYBAVC

Microsoft tried putting datacenter underwater but discontinued that effort due to higher maintenance costs. Using a large body of water is a good way to handle heat and reduce energy consumption.

What I am curious about is combining hydroelectric dams and large reservoirs with cooling server facilities. The flow of water which goes through the turbines could go through a series of pipes to cool down large facilities first before going through turbines to generate power.

YouTubeHow The Massive Power Draw Of Generative AI Is Overtaxing Our GridBy CNBC
Philip Weiss (Phil in SF)

@brennansv Have to be super careful about that. Water temperature changes can really harm river ecosystems.

Jul 29, 2024, 08:12 PM·Public·Phanpy
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