The vast data centers that power artificial intelligence are so energy hungry that they’re heating up their surroundings, according to new research. It’s an alarming finding given the number of data centers is predicted to explode over the next few years.

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    They are basing it on all the component manufacturers who said everything they produce for the next two years will be going to data centers.

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      I want to say CNN should know better than to just trust them at their word, but it’s CNN…

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        I think multiple large memory and storage manufacturers publicly saying the same thing is about as reliable as it can get.

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          Promises in the AI space are a dime a dozen. If you’re referring to the “letter of intent” that doesn’t actually mean RAM is changing hands…

          It all sounds as conclusive as the other things listed from that same link, including the $1 billion Disney loudly promised OpenAI, and quietly dropped.