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Big Tech’s Shift to Nuclear: A Sustainable Future For Artificial Intelligence As the world of #artificialintelligence (AI) keeps growing, the #energy needs of #tech #companies are rising quickly. Training #AI models and keeping them running uses a lot of energy. This is being examined more closely due to growing #environmental concerns. The need for powerful #computers to handle large data sets has increased #electricity use significantly. These computers also produce results that contribute to this rise. #NuclearPower #Google #Amazon #OpenAI #Microsoft #Technology #TechEducation #NuclearEnergy #CleanEnergy #PowerPlant #Power #PowerGeneration #SustainableEnergy #NuclearSafty #EnergyDemand #NuclearPowerGrowth #GlobalEnergyMarket #GreenEnergy #EnergyTransition #EnergyInfrastructure Loved this post? Share it with friends and follow us on @TekGinger for the latest tech updates! Let’s grow our tech community together! #TekGinger https://lnkd.in/dvRDbBau

Exciting to see the future of energy and AI come together! With the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence, it's incredibly reassuring to see major tech players investing in sustainable, carbon-negative energy sources. (Microsoft's recent move to revive the Three Mile Island nuclear site to power data centers is a prime example of forward-thinking.) AI is transforming the world, but we must ensure that the infrastructure supporting it does so with the environment in mind. It's great to see these initiatives focusing not just on innovation but also on sustainability, helping to decarbonize the grid and set a strong example for the tech industry. 👏 Looking forward to more such developments where tech and sustainability go hand-in-hand! 🌱⚡ #Shipping #Maritime #Sustainability #ArtificialIntelligence #CleanEnergy #CarbonNegative #NuclearEnergy #TechInnovation

*The Paradox of Progress: Stargate and the Global Energy Conundrum* At the brink of what could be the greatest technological leap in AI, with Microsoft and OpenAI's $100 billion Stargate project, there is a stark ethical dilemma. This supercomputer, poised to be the world's most powerful, may indeed be powered by nuclear energy - considered by some as a beacon of clean power, yet controversial to others. On one hand, In a world grappling with energy crises, the question becomes more pressing: Is it justifiable for tech giants to consume massive amounts of energy, potentially from nuclear sources, when many advocate for more sustainable paths? While global leaders debate the future of energy - the tech sector is potentially moving towards solutions that may strain our already delicate energy ecosystems. The involvement of visionaries like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos in nuclear startups adds layers to this narrative, championing nuclear as a stable solution amidst rising demands. As we pivot towards this 'nuclear-powered' technological future, we must ask: Are we choosing the right energy legacy? The balance between groundbreaking innovation and ethical energy use has never been more critical. What are your thoughts? Is the promise of revolutionary AI worth this complex trade-off in energy ethics? #AI #Sustainability #EnergyCrisis #EthicalInnovation #Stargate

🚀 Top 3 AI News This Week (October 05): Sustainability Breakthroughs, Creative Innovation, and Safety Standards 1️⃣ Google and Kairos Power Partner for Nuclear-Driven AI Energy Google is joining forces with Kairos Power to power its AI infrastructure sustainably with nuclear energy. This collaboration supports Google’s ambitious 2030 goal of achieving 24/7 carbon-free energy, paving the way for AI-driven tech to scale in an eco-friendly way. 💡 My take: Nuclear energy could play a critical role in sustainable AI infrastructure as data demands constant surge. It’s promising to see major players take a proactive stance on eco-conscious AI innovation. 2️⃣ Adobe’s New Firefly Video Model Simplifies Video Editing Adobe has unveiled Firefly, an AI-powered video tool that simplifies editing and effects creation, making video production accessible even to those without technical expertise. This tool could transform the creative field by enabling creators to seamlessly edit video content using simple commands. 💡 My take: Firefly represents a big step toward making advanced content creation more open to everybody. People are used to work with Adobe products for years now so this one may be the new standard for future. 3️⃣ A New Benchmark for AGI Safety Standards Researchers have introduced an AGI (artificial general intelligence) benchmark to assess and address potential risks associated with advanced AI systems. This initiative provides a safety framework to ensure that AGI develops responsibly and aligns with human values. 💡 My take: This benchmark is essential as the industry anticipates AGI. Addressing safety proactively can ensure that future AI technologies are secure and ethically aligned, fostering greater public trust. It will be interesting to watch the debates around such a topic as many people are still sceptical with AGI. #AINews #Sustainability #AdobeFirefly #AGISafety #Innovation https://lnkd.in/eDbPNp3n https://lnkd.in/efhFKwuA https://lnkd.in/e2Cduf4y

[FROM MY BOOKSHELF] "Life 3.0" by Max Tegmark. Imagine if you only had to eat one meal in your entire life... it's possible IF your digestive system was just 0.001% energy efficient! This mind-bending concept is just one of many discussed in Max Tegmark book "Life 3.0". Here are some truly mind-blowing energy and data possibilities that could reshape our future: 1️⃣ 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Current efficiency of digesting a candy bar: 0.00000001% 😮 If your stomach was 1000x more efficient (0.001%), one meal would last a lifetime! Compare that to today's nuclear reactors: 0.08% efficient 2️⃣ 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲? A mere teaspoon of anti-water + water = 200,000 tons of TNT energy 💥 This could power the entire world's energy needs for about 7 minutes! 3️⃣ 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: A futuristic 1kg computer could potentially perform 5 * 10^50 operations per second. That's a staggering 36 orders of magnitude more than our current best computers! 🖥️ 4️⃣ 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The same 1kg quantum computer could store up to 10^31 bits. This is a billion billion times more than today's laptops 🤯 5️⃣ 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱: Believe it or not, a person's entire DNA can be specified with just 2 gigabytes of information. That's less data than a typical HD movie! 🧬 These statistics highlight the enormous potential for energy efficiency and technological advancement. They showcase the vast gap between our current capabilities and the theoretical limits set by the laws of physics. What implications do you see for industries like energy, computing, and biotechnology? How might these advancements change our approach to sustainability and resource management? #FutureTech #EnergyEfficiency #QuantumComputing #Biotechnology #Sustainability

📰 Recent news revealed Microsoft deal would reopen Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania to power AI. So to what extent power and energy systems will interact with LLM/GenAI? Glad to share that I will be co-presenting with Yuzhuo Li at the IEEE Big Data & Analytics Tutorial Series on: The Unseen AI Disruptions for Power Grids: LLM-Induced Transients 🗓 Friday, September 27, 2024 ⏲ 9:00 am - 10:00 am PT Hosted by IEEE PES Subcommittee on Big Data & Analytics for Power Systems and IEEE Phoenix Section Qiushi Cui Yannan S. @Yang Weng ASU This talk is based on our recent work (with Yuzhuo Li, Mariam Mughees, and Yunwei Ryan Li, project link: https://lnkd.in/gK77yKK4), and will explore how recent breakthroughs in large language models (LLMs) are impacting power grids, with a particular focus on the abrupt, transient behavior of AI infrastructures and the unique challenges brought to power grid reliability and resilience. Link for the Webinar: https://lnkd.in/gyVTTyuj Looking forward to your participation! #PowerSystems #LLM #SustainableFuture #RenewableEnergy #DataCenter #Decarbonization #AI #UniversityofAlberta

Check out this insightful recent article where Sam Altman of OpenAI suggests nuclear fusion could address AI's increasing energy demands, as computing power becomes the new digital currency. Experts caution that this solution is far off and recommend focusing on current renewable energies. The discussion underscores the tension between AI's development and environmental sustainability. What a dilemma —AI can help tackle the climate crisis, yet it also has a significant environmental footprint of its own. #AI #sustainability #innovation #climatechange https://lnkd.in/gjWPuNvV

The future is electric - and AI-powered! Google just announced plans to run its entire AI infrastructure on advanced nuclear reactors, harnessing the power of the atom to fuel its insatiable AI ambitions. 🔋⚛️ This bold move reveals the staggering energy demands of cutting-edge AI models and the innovative approaches tech titans are adopting to meet them. On one hand, AI is enabling unprecedented automation and efficiency gains. Yet the computational horsepower required to train and run these models is skyrocketing, creating an energy-hungry Catch-22. Therein lies the challenge and opportunity. Businesses must find ways to harness AI's transformative potential while mitigating its environmental impact. The key? Embracing creative energy solutions, from nuclear to renewables, to power the AI-driven future. My top tip? Audit your organization's energy consumption and emissions, then explore AI-enabled sustainability solutions. Automated monitoring, predictive maintenance, and smart building tech can optimize energy use and reduce your carbon footprint. After all, AI isn't just transforming how we work - it's reshaping how we power our world. Are you ready to ride the clean energy wave of the AI revolution? 🌊⚡️ #AI #Automation #Energy #GreenTech #Sustainability #Productivity ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://lnkd.in/eRuDv8BV 💳 Page: https://juliopessan.app/ 🤖 UKode Labs: https://ukodelabs.com/

“We are in the early stages of a geopolitical competition for the future of artificial intelligence. The winners will dominate the global economy in the 21st century. But what’s been too often left out of the conversation is that AI’s huge demand for concentrated and consistent amounts of power represents a chance to scale the next generation of clean energy technologies. If we ignore this opportunity, the United States will find itself disadvantaged in the race for the future of both AI and energy production, ceding global economic leadership to China… Data centers’ incessant demand for computing power is best matched to a set of novel sources of clean, reliable power that are currently undergoing rapid innovation. Those include advanced nuclear fission that can be rapidly deployed at small scale and next-generation geothermal power that can be deployed anywhere, anytime. One day, the arsenal could include nuclear fusion as a source of nearly limitless clean energy. These technologies can produce large amounts of energy in relatively small footprints, matching AI’s demand for concentrated power. They have the potential to provide stable, reliable baseload power matched to AI data centers’ 24-7 operations. While some of these technologies (like fusion) remain in development, others (like advanced fission and geothermal energy) are ready to deploy today”