Show threadTekknovatorJan 25, 2024

@errhead Very recent article, released yesterday, pointing to some very worrying research. I would stay clear of crypto and bitcoin in particular.

#crypto #cryptocurrency #cryptocurry #bullshit #believers #coolaid

https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/24/24049047/data-center-ai-crypto-bitcoin-mining-electricity-report-iea

AI and crypto mining are driving up data centers’ energy use

Data centers are forecast to consume twice as much electricity in just a couple years as AI and Bitcoin mining gobble up more energy.

The Verge