The vast data centers that power artificial intelligence are so energy hungry that they’re heating up their surroundings, according to new research. It’s an alarming finding given the number of data centers is predicted to explode over the next few years.

  • teyrnon@sh.itjust.works
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    22 hours ago

    There have been several data centers that have bought nuclear plants, including Three Mile Island, they’re going to fire that bitch back up, also the Regulators have been disempowered. Propublica on the last part if I recall.

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      15 hours ago

      something tells me Datancenters power needs will exceed that of old nuclear plants, since they are tyring to expand.