• @jj4211
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    35 months ago

    Some difference in that fixing the power capacity problem will absolutely mean combusting more hydrocarbons in practical terms, something we can ill afford to do right now. Until we get our legs under us with non carbon based energy generation, we should at least not take on huge power burdens.

    Now there was an alleged breakthrough that might make LLMs less energy hogs but I haven’t seen it discussed much to know if it is promising or a bust. Either way power efficiency might come as a way to save #3.

    • @Bytemeister
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      25 months ago

      You’re absolutely right that AI is going to use electricity, and (for now) a majority of that electricity is generated through combustion.

      I don’t think that is the concern when it comes to the power grid. I think most people are worried about power delivery infrastructure, which is a lot harder to upgrade/add than power generation infrastructure. Sorry if my comment wasn’t clear about this.