Jonathan Koomey

Jonathan Koomey discusses the impact of AI on energy consumption and the history of computing's energy use. The episode explores data centers, AI-related computing, and electricity demand growth. Topics include energy efficiency improvements in GPU for AI training, balancing energy demand growth, and AI models in pricing and sustainability.

Jonathan Koomey, founder of Koomey Analytics and expert on data center energy demand, questions the hype surrounding AI-driven electricity load growth. He recalls past overestimations in energy predictions and emphasizes the importance of energy efficiency in AI. The discussion navigates concerns about the sustainability of massive investments in AI infrastructure, the unpredictability of energy demand, and the historical patterns of computing efficiency improvements. Koomey's insights provide a balanced perspective on the future of data centers and electricity consumption.