The Cost Of AI: Power Hunger - Why The Grid Can't Support AI
InformationWeek, Monday, February 10th, 2025
The voracious need for power to support AI may strain current energy sources. Where does that leave organizations that still want this technology?
Remember when plans to use geothermal energy from volcanoes to power bitcoin mining turned heads as examples of skyrocketing, tech-driven power consumption?
If it possessed feelings, AI would probably say that was cute as it gazes hungrily at the power grid.
InformationWeek's 'The Cost of AI' series previously explored how energy bills might rise with demand from artificial intelligence, but what happens if the grid cannot meet escalating needs?