Comment on How does AI use so much power?
mriswith@lemmy.world 4 days ago
will there be huge power plants just dedicated to AI all over the world soon?
I believe they’ve started construction to convert a retired coal power plant in Pennsylvania to gas power, specifically for data-centers. Upon completion in 2027 it will likely be the third most powerful plant in the US.
The largest coal plant in North Dakota was considering shutting down in 2022 over financial issues, but is now approved to power a new data-center park.
Planning permits have been approved for a new power plant in Texas.
And on it goes.
CommissarVulpin@lemmy.world 4 days ago
Data is the new oil. Collecting it, refining it, and distributing it.