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Re:IBM CEO says there is 'no way' spending on AI data center... by overfeed on Tuesday December 02, 2025 @09:12PM (#46129508)
Power consumption is only part of the equation. More efficient chips => less heat => lower cooling costs and/or higher compute density in the same space.
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Re:IBM CEO says there is 'no way' spending on AI data center... by nish__ on Tuesday December 02, 2025 @09:52PM (#46129760)
Solution: run them in the north. Put a server in the basement of every home in Edmonton and use the excess heat to warm the house.
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