The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Solving the AI energy crisis (Interview)
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Jul 31, 2025 Greg Osuri, Founder and CEO of Akash Network, dives into the critical energy crisis impacting AI's future. He shares insights from his testimony before Congress, discussing urgent upgrades needed for the U.S. power grid and the promise of decentralized energy solutions like micro reactors. The conversation highlights innovative uses of solar energy and the potential of residential AI training infrastructure. Osuri also touches on the looming competition among tech giants in energy management and even entertains survival strategies for a potential zombie apocalypse!
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AI's Energy Demand Crisis
- AI's energy consumption is projected to reach 12% of US energy by 2028, up from 4.4% currently.
- The US grid growth at 1.2% over 20 years cannot keep up with this demand, causing a potential energy crisis.
Doubling AI Training Energy Needs
- Training state-of-the-art AI models requires energy capacity doubling every two years.
- By 2030, AI model training could require energy equivalent to a nuclear power plant.
Uniting Around AI Energy Issues
- Public fatigue on climate activism complicates uniting around AI energy challenges.
- Clean air concerns can unite people more than abstract carbon emission issues.
