Gerry McGovernMay 15, 2025

"Typical Chat-GPT query uses about 10 times more energy than Google search That’s just for a basic generative AI function. More advanced queries require substantially more power that have to go through an AI Cluster Farm to process large-scale computing between multiple machines."

"AI is typically deployed in 20-30 cabinet clusters at or above 40 KW per cabinet. This represents a fourfold increase in KW/ cabinet with the deployment of AI. The difference is staggering."

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/i-sat-down-with-two-cooling-experts-to-find-out-what-ais-biggest-problem-is-in-the-data-center

I sat down with two cooling experts to find out what AI's biggest problem is in the data center

What they told me could force a total rethink of data center design

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Show threadThe_Moose_ManMay 16, 2025
@gerrymcgovern doesnt Grok’s datacenter run Diesel Generators to supplement power?
Show threadGerry McGovern
@Scorpion_Byte13 absolutely. And many, many more than its officially allowed. And with zero abatement. And they're planning another huge one in same place.
May 16, 2025 at 4:32pmWeb
Show threadThe_Moose_ManMay 16, 2025
@gerrymcgovern fortuantely and unfortunately, AI data-centers will help push forward SMR facilities.
Show threadGerry McGovernMay 16, 2025
@Scorpion_Byte13 yes, but these are fraught with all sorts of problems. I read something by some senior data center execs last week saying nuclear is 10 years away and will always be 10 years away.
Show threadThe_Moose_ManMay 16, 2025

@gerrymcgovern are you thinking of Nuclear Fusion Reactor?

I am talking about small modular nuclear reactors that use existing nuclear fission process. They use safer fuels and cooling methods.

The sales pitch is that they are super cheap and scalable. I believe the only thing in the way is regulation.

Show threadGerry McGovernMay 16, 2025
@Scorpion_Byte13 yes, them ones. here's a piece i read a while ago
https://blog.ucs.org/edwin-lyman/five-things-the-nuclear-bros-dont-want-you-to-know-about-small-modular-reactors/
Five Things the “Nuclear Bros” Don’t Want You to Know About Small Modular Reactors

A realistic understanding of their costs and risks is critical.

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