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#459 – DeepSeek, China, OpenAI, NVIDIA, xAI, TSMC, Stargate, and AI Megaclusters

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Powering the Future: AI and Data Centers

This chapter explores the explosive growth of data center consumption driven by advancements in AI technologies and the challenges of powering these mega structures. It discusses the innovative strategies employed by tech giants like OpenAI and Meta, including the use of natural gas and liquid cooling systems to manage high energy demands. The conversation also reflects on the implications of this rapid growth on the power grid and the importance of balancing immediate energy needs with long-term sustainability goals.

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