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AI, data centers, and power economics, with Azeem Azhar

Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11)

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The Future of AI and Energy Systems

This chapter examines the evolving landscape of AI model training and inference, focusing on energy efficiency and potential cost reductions. It highlights groundbreaking concepts such as reversible computing and explores the integration of AI with modern energy systems, emphasizing the contrast between historical and decentralized approaches to energy generation. The discussion also addresses the ecological context of AI capabilities, energy strategies in states like California and Texas, and the need for updated mental models to navigate these technological advancements.

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