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E126: Data Center Economics and AI Energy Requirements w/ Patrick McKenzie and Azeem Azhar

"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg

CHAPTER

Inside Data Centers: Power and Cooling Dynamics

This chapter offers a comprehensive look at data centers, detailing their layout, power demands, and the critical role of cooling systems. It discusses the evolution of energy management, the inherent risks in high-performance environments, and the economics of operating such facilities.

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