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Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

AI's Energy Dilemma: Can LLMs Optimize Their Own Power Consumption? | HackerNoon

Generative AI's energy consumption raises sustainability concerns, prompting the need for improvements in efficiency and self-optimization.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Spotlight on AI This Earth Day: 'AI Is Fundamentally Incompatible With Environmental Sustainability'

Generative AI significantly impacts environment through high energy consumption and pollution, affecting sustainability goals.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Dark mode may sap more battery life if users ramp up brightness, study reveals

Dark mode may not save battery life as many users increase brightness, negating any power benefits.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

AI's Energy Dilemma: Can LLMs Optimize Their Own Power Consumption? | HackerNoon

Generative AI's energy consumption raises sustainability concerns, prompting the need for improvements in efficiency and self-optimization.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Spotlight on AI This Earth Day: 'AI Is Fundamentally Incompatible With Environmental Sustainability'

Generative AI significantly impacts environment through high energy consumption and pollution, affecting sustainability goals.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Dark mode may sap more battery life if users ramp up brightness, study reveals

Dark mode may not save battery life as many users increase brightness, negating any power benefits.
more#sustainability
#openai
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Saying 'please' and 'thank you' to ChatGPT costs tens of millions of dollars, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits

Politeness towards AI can significantly increase operational costs for companies like OpenAI.
The energy consumption of AI responses is substantial, impacting electricity expenses.
Respectful prompts can positively influence AI-generated outputs.
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Saying 'please' and 'thank you' to ChatGPT costs tens of millions of dollars, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits

Politeness towards AI can significantly increase operational costs for companies like OpenAI.
The energy consumption of AI responses is substantial, impacting electricity expenses.
Respectful prompts can positively influence AI-generated outputs.
more#openai
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Microsoft's "1bit" AI model runs on a CPU only, while matching larger systems

BitNet b1.58 provides high efficiency in memory and operation while maintaining comparable performance to larger models.
#data-centers
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 month ago

How much energy will AI really consume? The good, the bad and the unknown

Culpeper County grapples with the impact of large data centers on local resources, especially electricity, amidst its rural charm.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Silicon Valley has a plan to save humanity: Just flip on the nuclear reactors

AI's growth requires enormous computing power, leading to a significant increase in electricity demand, which may outpace supply.
The tech industry is turning to nuclear energy as a solution for rising energy needs associated with AI.
Tech industry
fromITPro
1 month ago

Server sales are skyrocketing - and growth shows no sign of slowing down

The rise of AI has significantly boosted server sales, reaching a record $77.3 billion in revenue, marking a 91% increase year-over-year.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Please sir, may we have some Moore? No

Nvidia's Blackwell Ultra illustrates the growing challenge of balancing performance with energy consumption in advanced datacenter technology.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 month ago

How much energy will AI really consume? The good, the bad and the unknown

Culpeper County grapples with the impact of large data centers on local resources, especially electricity, amidst its rural charm.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

Silicon Valley has a plan to save humanity: Just flip on the nuclear reactors

AI's growth requires enormous computing power, leading to a significant increase in electricity demand, which may outpace supply.
The tech industry is turning to nuclear energy as a solution for rising energy needs associated with AI.
Tech industry
fromITPro
1 month ago

Server sales are skyrocketing - and growth shows no sign of slowing down

The rise of AI has significantly boosted server sales, reaching a record $77.3 billion in revenue, marking a 91% increase year-over-year.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Please sir, may we have some Moore? No

Nvidia's Blackwell Ultra illustrates the growing challenge of balancing performance with energy consumption in advanced datacenter technology.
more#data-centers
#artificial-intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Cool Site Shows Exactly Which Books Zuckerberg's Minions Illegally Downloaded to Train Meta's AI

AI promises revolutionary change but demands excessive energy and data, straining both finances and ethical considerations.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
3 weeks ago
philosophy

AI Burning Bubble Doomsday?

AI doomsday scenarios should focus less on unrealistic threats like Skynet and more on imminent dangers like the environmental impact of AI energy consumption.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Could Keir Starmer's AI dream derail his own green energy promise?

UK aims for a 95% carbon-free electricity system by 2030, but current energy strategies face significant challenges.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Cool Site Shows Exactly Which Books Zuckerberg's Minions Illegally Downloaded to Train Meta's AI

AI promises revolutionary change but demands excessive energy and data, straining both finances and ethical considerations.
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
3 weeks ago

AI Burning Bubble Doomsday?

AI doomsday scenarios should focus less on unrealistic threats like Skynet and more on imminent dangers like the environmental impact of AI energy consumption.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Could Keir Starmer's AI dream derail his own green energy promise?

UK aims for a 95% carbon-free electricity system by 2030, but current energy strategies face significant challenges.
more#artificial-intelligence
fromwww.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
1 month ago
Gadgets

Check your meters this week - and beat the April bills increases

Check smart meter readings for faults before bills rise next month.
Many users are unaware of consumption data from their smart meters.
#climate-change
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Environment

Keeping homes cool on a warming planet DW 03/24/2025

Climate change exacerbates heat risks, needing urgent action to mitigate health impacts and electricity demand driven by air conditioning.
fromFuturism
6 months ago
OMG science

Scientists Simulate Alien Civilizations, Find They Keep Dying From Climate Change

Advanced civilizations may not survive due to climate change resulting from energy consumption, echoing Earth's struggles.
This research provides insight into the Fermi paradox regarding the absence of detected extraterrestrial life.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Keeping homes cool on a warming planet DW 03/24/2025

Climate change exacerbates heat risks, needing urgent action to mitigate health impacts and electricity demand driven by air conditioning.
OMG science
fromFuturism
6 months ago

Scientists Simulate Alien Civilizations, Find They Keep Dying From Climate Change

Advanced civilizations may not survive due to climate change resulting from energy consumption, echoing Earth's struggles.
This research provides insight into the Fermi paradox regarding the absence of detected extraterrestrial life.
more#climate-change
#ai
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

UK unveils plans to mainline AI into the veins of the nation

The UK government is fully adopting AI strategies for economic growth despite potential energy challenges.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Tech industry

The Irish Independent's View: Balance needs to be found in energy debate on use of data centres in Ireland

Data centres' energy consumption will surge as AI demands rise, raising concerns but promising economic advantages for tech-focused nations.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

UK unveils plans to mainline AI into the veins of the nation

The UK government is fully adopting AI strategies for economic growth despite potential energy challenges.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Tech industry

The Irish Independent's View: Balance needs to be found in energy debate on use of data centres in Ireland

Data centres' energy consumption will surge as AI demands rise, raising concerns but promising economic advantages for tech-focused nations.
more#ai
Digital life
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Using dark mode to save energy? You might want to rethink

Using dark mode may increase energy consumption due to users adjusting brightness higher than in standard mode.
#ai-adoption
Artificial intelligence
fromMcKinsey & Company
6 months ago

Time to place our bets: Europe's AI opportunity

Europe must adopt a holistic strategy on adoption, creation, and energy to enhance competitiveness in generative AI.
Current adoption of generative AI in Europe lags significantly behind the US, indicating potential for economic growth.
Europe leads in AI semiconductor equipment but struggles in several other key segments, necessitating focused investment.
Rising energy demands from data centers could impact the viability of generative AI in Europe without competitive electricity rates.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Enterprises unprepared for power and cooling demands of AI

Businesses adopting AI are largely unprepared for the significant energy demands and infrastructure implications, with few monitoring power consumption of AI systems.
Artificial intelligence
fromMcKinsey & Company
6 months ago

Time to place our bets: Europe's AI opportunity

Europe must adopt a holistic strategy on adoption, creation, and energy to enhance competitiveness in generative AI.
Current adoption of generative AI in Europe lags significantly behind the US, indicating potential for economic growth.
Europe leads in AI semiconductor equipment but struggles in several other key segments, necessitating focused investment.
Rising energy demands from data centers could impact the viability of generative AI in Europe without competitive electricity rates.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Enterprises unprepared for power and cooling demands of AI

Businesses adopting AI are largely unprepared for the significant energy demands and infrastructure implications, with few monitoring power consumption of AI systems.
more#ai-adoption
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Joe Biden signs executive order to speed data center construction

Biden's order aims to boost AI data center development, potentially jeopardizing climate goals by accelerating energy consumption and environmental risks.
#big-tech
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

The US government announced a 'historic' nuclear energy deal

The Biden administration's nuclear energy contract aims to preempt price hikes as government competes with energy demands from data centers.
Tech industry
fromFortune
5 months ago

Big Tech is the nuclear industry's new best friend: Amazon, Microsoft and Google rush to sign deals

Big Tech's carbon neutrality goals face challenges due to the energy demands of generative AI, leading to a renewed interest in nuclear power.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

The US government announced a 'historic' nuclear energy deal

The Biden administration's nuclear energy contract aims to preempt price hikes as government competes with energy demands from data centers.
Tech industry
fromFortune
5 months ago

Big Tech is the nuclear industry's new best friend: Amazon, Microsoft and Google rush to sign deals

Big Tech's carbon neutrality goals face challenges due to the energy demands of generative AI, leading to a renewed interest in nuclear power.
more#big-tech
fromInsideEVs
5 months ago
Alternative transportation

America's EV Demand Could Dive 27% Without Tax Credits

The potential repeal of the EV tax credit could cause a significant decline in electric vehicle demand.
#renewable-energy
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

America's Oil Country Increasingly Runs on Renewables

Texas improved its energy grid stability in summer 2023 due to increased solar farms and battery storage capacity.
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hyperscalers' net-zero plans hit roadblock | Computer Weekly

Datacenters' energy consumption is expected to rise significantly by 2026, prompting interest in nuclear power as a stable energy source.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

America's Oil Country Increasingly Runs on Renewables

Texas improved its energy grid stability in summer 2023 due to increased solar farms and battery storage capacity.
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hyperscalers' net-zero plans hit roadblock | Computer Weekly

Datacenters' energy consumption is expected to rise significantly by 2026, prompting interest in nuclear power as a stable energy source.
more#renewable-energy
#environmental-impact
fromCornell Chronicle
7 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Panelists to examine crypto mining impacts | Cornell Chronicle

The environmental and economic impacts of Bitcoin mining are significant and will be discussed at a campus event.
fromLuxurylaunches
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Not privacy lawyers or environmentalists, but a rare bee species forced Mark Zuckerberg to scrap his ambitious plan to build a nuclear-powered AI data center worth hundreds of millions of dollars - Luxurylaunches

Rare bee species discovery derails Meta's plan for a nuclear-powered AI data center in the US.
fromCornell Chronicle
7 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Panelists to examine crypto mining impacts | Cornell Chronicle

The environmental and economic impacts of Bitcoin mining are significant and will be discussed at a campus event.
fromLuxurylaunches
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Not privacy lawyers or environmentalists, but a rare bee species forced Mark Zuckerberg to scrap his ambitious plan to build a nuclear-powered AI data center worth hundreds of millions of dollars - Luxurylaunches

Rare bee species discovery derails Meta's plan for a nuclear-powered AI data center in the US.
more#environmental-impact
fromEarth911
5 months ago
Digital life

Energy Wasters: Scare Away Those Vampire Loads

Vampire loads account for about 10% of residential electricity usage, even when appliances are turned off.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Exercise

Strolls with stops use more energy than continuous walking, scientists show

Taking rest stops while walking can lead to burning more calories than a continuous walk.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Business

Oil Prices Fall After Israel Reportedly Says It Won't Target Iran's Nuclear or Oil Facilities

Oil prices fell 5% due to Israel's assurances to the U.S. against attacking Iran's nuclear sites.
fromTheregister
7 months ago
DevOps

DCs are wasting watts and cash on superfluous server power

Enabling power-management features in datacenters can drastically reduce energy consumption and costs.
Business intelligence
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
7 months ago

Swiss startup bets on photonic chips to cut data centre energy consumption

Lightium's photonic chips could significantly reduce energy consumption in data centres while boosting performance amidst rising electricity demands.
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