Topic

AI power and water consumption

3 mentions in 1 episode

The hosts discuss data centers' electricity and cooling needs.

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Aug 3, 2024

8:36
Generative AI is straining the U.S. power grid.
9:30
power needs for an AI-focused data center are delaying the closure of a coal-fired plant
9:47
Cooling these centers requires billions of cubic meters of water annually