ACQ2 by Acquired Saving the Planet with Better AI Data Centers (with Crusoe CEO Chase Lochmiller)
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Aug 14, 2023 
Chase Lochmiller, CEO of Crusoe Energy, is revolutionizing AI cloud infrastructure by utilizing stranded energy sources from oil fields. He discusses how his company builds data centers on top of oil flares, transforming waste into computing power. Topics include innovations in cooling and energy management, the integration of renewable sources, and the benefits of using modular data centers for AI workloads. Lochmiller also shares insights on navigating the tech financing landscape while emphasizing a commitment to environmental sustainability in the rapidly evolving tech world.
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Aligning Computing and Climate
- Crusoe Energy's mission is to align computing with climate, focusing on energy-intensive AI.
- They prioritize cost efficiency for scalable impact and specialize in high-performance infrastructure.
Building a Cloud
- Cloud computing involves renting servers, but delivering a high-performance experience is complex.
- Crusoe focuses on compute, but also supports storage and networking for AI workloads.
Remote Data Centers
- Crusoe's remote data centers enable them to leverage stranded energy, unlike traditional providers.
- High latency is acceptable for AI training, allowing Crusoe to operate further from internet traffic.