AI Is Overwhelming The Grid

Will the next AI Chapell Roan cover cause a power outage? Data from the Electric Power Research Institute has found that AI requests use 10 times the amount of electricity that a Google search does. Audio and video generations will likely use more electricity than ChatGPT requests. AI-generated content could also drive up the need for more data centers. Data centers use water for cooling, which means AI could place a demand on water sources as well. In response to energy demands, some companies are considering restarting nuclear reactors. (Study Finds)