Sunday, September 8, 2024

Treating Epidemics as Feedback Loops

September 4, 2024• Physics...

Researchers determine molecular interactions in plants

Plant scientists have long known that...

AI needs a LOT of energy. But that is not its main problem.

PhysicsAI needs a LOT of energy. But that is not its main problem.


Artificial Intelligence consumes a lot of energy, both during training and during operation. We’ve heard a lot about this. Indeed, Sam Altman the CEO of OpenAI recently said that we’ll need small modular nuclear reactors just to power all those AIs. Well, hold that thought. Today I want to look at how much energy these AIs really need and explain why I think this isn’t the main problem.



Check out our other content

Most Popular Articles