The author also critiques venture capitalist Marc Andreessen's recent manifesto defending technology and its benefits, arguing that it overlooks the need for oversight and caution in the deployment of new technologies. The author suggests that while technology has undoubtedly advanced human society, it also has potential downsides that need to be addressed responsibly. The article concludes with a preview of the upcoming Supercloud 4 event and a list of tech earnings to watch out for.
Key takeaways:
- Generative artificial intelligence is becoming a significant energy consumer, creating a challenge for data centers due to the heat produced by large and power-hungry chips.
- Liquid cooling technologies are being explored as a solution to manage the heat in data centers, with companies like Google, Meta Platforms, Intel, and Advanced Micro Devices advocating for this approach.
- However, there are challenges to implementing liquid cooling, including the lack of standards, the need for new data centers, the high cost of the liquids used, and potential environmental risks.
- Other solutions to manage the energy consumption of AI include downsizing large language models, designing AI hardware and software systems together from the start, and developing lower-power processors.