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Could AI Go Green?

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AI's Energy Evolution

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between AI companies and energy production, focusing on Microsoft's acquisition of a nuclear site and the contrasting innovation speeds of the tech and nuclear industries. It highlights advancements in data center efficiency, showcasing methods like liquid cooling that can significantly reduce energy consumption. Additionally, the chapter discusses the potential of smaller AI models to lessen environmental impacts, alongside the challenges of establishing an industry-wide efficiency rating system.

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