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Google to build 7 nuclear reactors to power AI
- Thread starter Seoul Gleou
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You already knowi think i watched this movie, and it didn’t end well for humanity.
Secure Da Bag
Veteran
Amazon, Google and Microsoft Are Investing in Nuclear Power
Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses.
Diunx
Probably drunk
When they are done, you gonna be able to ask that question to a chatbot nikka!Why not build them to power neighborhoods/cities?
1/11
@GaryMarcus
GenAI fans: Don’t worry, LLMs don’t really use that much power. They are getting more efficient every day, too.
Microsoft, Amazon, Google: sign us up for a whole lot of nuclear power, now.
2/11
@GaryMarcus
source: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/tech-revives-nuclear?utm_source=ti_app&rc=dcf9pt
3/11
@GaryMarcus
by @mvpeers @theinformation
4/11
@raulizahi
Drives me crazy that most AI R&D are not making a visible effort in using existing HW and energy infrastructure more efficiently.
We need a race to lower power consumption for the same performance.
Which VC is willing to fund this?
5/11
@EverydayAI_
Most GenAI fans (myself included): LLMs suck up WAY too much power.
AI can both be good for businesses creating value and also terrible for the environment.
Also, until quantum computing is fully realized, nuclear offers advantages for big tech to diversify their powering options:
- Nuclear power is carbon-free, helping companies meet their sustainability targets
- Nuclear provides consistent power output, unlike weather-dependent renewables
– Nuclear is obviously better long term than grid
6/11
@bbailey39
So, AI is going nuclear?
7/11
@NordmarkJens
Well if they can get nuclear to improve it's cost effectiveness that could be a big win.
8/11
@Bit111111
"Don't worry, they're small reactors"
9/11
@bytewatchman
I've got a better idea - how about we focus on making tech that doesn't require signing us up for a whole lot of nuclear power first?
10/11
@DonotInnovate
It’s absolutely insane in every possible way
11/11
@BronzePostagem
Hey Gary, have you Have you changed your mind about the scaling issue with GenAi? I personally believe that we are not yet close to the limit and diminishing returns.
To post tweets in this format, more info here: https://www.thecoli.com/threads/tips-and-tricks-for-posting-the-coli-megathread.984734/post-52211196
@GaryMarcus
GenAI fans: Don’t worry, LLMs don’t really use that much power. They are getting more efficient every day, too.
Microsoft, Amazon, Google: sign us up for a whole lot of nuclear power, now.
2/11
@GaryMarcus
source: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/tech-revives-nuclear?utm_source=ti_app&rc=dcf9pt
3/11
@GaryMarcus
by @mvpeers @theinformation
4/11
@raulizahi
Drives me crazy that most AI R&D are not making a visible effort in using existing HW and energy infrastructure more efficiently.
We need a race to lower power consumption for the same performance.
Which VC is willing to fund this?
5/11
@EverydayAI_
Most GenAI fans (myself included): LLMs suck up WAY too much power.
AI can both be good for businesses creating value and also terrible for the environment.
Also, until quantum computing is fully realized, nuclear offers advantages for big tech to diversify their powering options:
- Nuclear power is carbon-free, helping companies meet their sustainability targets
- Nuclear provides consistent power output, unlike weather-dependent renewables
– Nuclear is obviously better long term than grid
6/11
@bbailey39
So, AI is going nuclear?
7/11
@NordmarkJens
Well if they can get nuclear to improve it's cost effectiveness that could be a big win.
8/11
@Bit111111
"Don't worry, they're small reactors"
9/11
@bytewatchman
I've got a better idea - how about we focus on making tech that doesn't require signing us up for a whole lot of nuclear power first?
10/11
@DonotInnovate
It’s absolutely insane in every possible way
11/11
@BronzePostagem
Hey Gary, have you Have you changed your mind about the scaling issue with GenAi? I personally believe that we are not yet close to the limit and diminishing returns.
To post tweets in this format, more info here: https://www.thecoli.com/threads/tips-and-tricks-for-posting-the-coli-megathread.984734/post-52211196
MegaTronBomb!
Power is in my hair nikka
Why not build them to power neighborhoods/cities?
It's mostly because of how poor public understanding is of nuclear power and how the lasting memory of Chernobyl and 3 Mile Island are.
At the rate we're going with Joe Rogan type research/conspiracy theory and the rise of anti-intellectualism there is no way you can convince people of the reality that nuclear power is more efficient,cleaner and safer for powering large cities.
Imagine some Homer Simpson type is all that stands between us and skynet
