I live in Northern Virginia (NOVA), which is known as “data center alley.” It started with UUNET, which was the so-called backbone of the internet. UUNET was founded in 1987—in a much simpler time. Since then, it has been part of MCI, and is now Verizon Business.
An excellent article, Perry. While many have written about the impact of more electricity needed for AI, you've pointed out well that we also need to consider the other energy uses it might displace. For me, Zoom and on-line shopping have dramatically cut down my auto use, where fewer VMT means fewer gallons of gas and fewer CO2 emissions.
Thank you much. I want to change the narrative on AI. If it is really going to be revolutionary then it needs to help us meet the biggest challenge of our time. Otherwise what is it really good for?
An excellent article, Perry. While many have written about the impact of more electricity needed for AI, you've pointed out well that we also need to consider the other energy uses it might displace. For me, Zoom and on-line shopping have dramatically cut down my auto use, where fewer VMT means fewer gallons of gas and fewer CO2 emissions.
Thank you much. I want to change the narrative on AI. If it is really going to be revolutionary then it needs to help us meet the biggest challenge of our time. Otherwise what is it really good for?