The second part of the article features an interview with Ed Zitron, a tech writer who recently suggested that companies should replace their CEOs with AI. Zitron argues that the role of the CEO has become vague and lacks accountability. He also criticizes executives who are disconnected from the production process, suggesting that this leads to decisions based solely on cost, output, and speed, rather than a comprehensive understanding of the business.
Key takeaways:
- Microsoft's water usage has significantly increased due to the energy-intensive nature of AI, with the company using around 6,399,415 cubic meters of water in a 12-month period, a 30% increase from the previous year.
- AI servers consume much more power than normal servers, leading to a higher need for cooling and thus more water usage.
- Ed Zitron, a tech blogger, suggests that the role of a corporate CEO could be automated with AI due to the vague nature of the role and lack of accountability.
- Zitron also criticizes the use of generative AI by the executive class against workers, stating that it only gives the appearance of intelligence without actually having any.