The Growing Demand for Computing Power in the Age of AI

This chapter delves into the escalating need for computing power driven by AI systems, particularly the vast number of GPUs required for training cutting-edge models. It explores the historical evolution of computing and its impact on efficiency across different sectors, emphasizing the continuous and expanding necessity for compute power. The discussion also touches on the prevalence of AI technologies like GPT, their adoption, and the broad implications of AI in education, workflows, and information access.