Is AI More Sustainable if You Generate it Underwater?
AI takes a lot of energy to run, but underwater data centers might not be the answer.

AI takes a lot of energy to run, but underwater data centers might not be the answer.

WIRED
Is AI More Sustainable if You Generate It Underwater?
AI takes a lot of energy to run, but underwater data centers might not be the answer.
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