The Nostalgic Nerds Podcast - The AI Gigawatt Hunger

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Great Scott! 150 NFL Football Stadiums running at night - all at the same time. That's how much energy a new Wyoming AI data center is chugging. 1.81 Gigawatts. Just think what Doc Brown would say about that.

Join Renee and Marc on the Nostalgic Nerds podcast as they dive into data centers consuming 1.5% of global electricity with a growth trajectory to double electricity demand by 2030.

Are we heading for an AI winter? Can we keep up with the demand of AI constantly chugging more and more electricity?

Do you know how many units are in a standard data center rack? Will Renee relinquish her nerd card? Does Marc know what a vacuum tube is?

All of these questions and more in this episode.

Join Renee and Marc as they discuss tech topics with a view on their nostalgic pasts in tech that help them understand today's challenges and tomorrow's potential.

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1. The Nostalgic Nerds Podcast - The AI Gigawatt Hunger (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to the Nostalgic Nerds Podcast (00:00:16)

3. The Evolution of Power Consumption (00:02:18)

4. From ENIAC to Modern Data Centers (00:03:38)

5. The Scale of Data Center Electricity Use (00:07:15)

6. Comparing Energy Needs: Data Centers vs. Cities (00:12:54)

7. The Impact of AI on Energy Consumption (00:15:45)

8. Understanding Power Usage Effectiveness (00:22:29)

9. The Future of AI and Energy Efficiency (00:27:01)

10. The Need for Sustainable Energy Solutions (00:30:14)

11. Navigating the Complexities of AI Implementation (00:34:51)

12. Strategies for AI Success in Business (00:37:44)

13. Conclusion: The Cost of AI's Energy Demand (00:46:50)