Analysis: the AI frenzy is expected to drive the global energy consumption by data centers to 1,580 TWh by 2034, about as much as is used by all of India (Bloomberg)
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@Techmeme I expect a sizable part of that electricity use is cooling.
Which makes me wonder why they don't build huge data centres in northern Quebec.
Close to hydro generation.
Free cooling, both ambient air and the cold river water.
Do these take lot of personnel to run?