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How does AI use so much power?
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this post was submitted on 10 Jul 2025
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My understanding is that traditional AI essentially takes a bruteforce approach to learning and because it is hardwired, its ability to learn and make logical connections is impaired.
Newer technologies like organic computers using neurons can change and adapt as it learns, forming new pathways for information to travel along, which reduces processing requirements and in turn, reduces power requirements.
https://www.techradar.com/pro/a-breakthrough-in-computing-cortical-labs-cl1-is-the-first-living-biocomputer-and-costs-almost-the-same-as-apples-best-failure
https://corticallabs.com/cl1.html
Lower voltage chip advancement along with better cooling options may come along some day.
They should consider building their super centers underwater in places like Iceland.
Thats only a short term solution, global warming will negate those benefits.
Southern ocean currents just reversed and will likely cause rapid warming of water temps.
Southern Ocean circulation reversed
Southern Ocean current reverses for first time, signalling risk of climate system collapse
France and Switzerland just had to shutdown their nuclear reactors due to the water sources they use for cooling being too warm.
France and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants amid scorching heatwave
When heat halts power: Europe’s nuclear dilemma
None of that is terrifying at all /s.