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ChatGPT prompts use 10x more power than Google searches. That is what I have seen reported several times lately. CNBC did a story on the higher energy usage and cost of AI facilities.

https://youtu.be/MJQIQJYxey4?si=dYBAVC-O2bUZpa2f

Microsoft tried putting datacenter underwater but discontinued that effort due to higher maintenance costs. Using a large body of water is a good way to handle heat and reduce energy consumption.

What I am curious about is combining hydroelectric dams and large reservoirs with cooling server facilities. The flow of water which goes through the turbines could go through a series of pipes to cool down large facilities first before going through turbines to generate power. #AI #ChatGPT