Technology Infrastructure

AI’s Next Hurdle: Data Centers and the Price of Progress

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AI's Data Center Challenge: OpenAI's Trillion-Dollar Bet

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement around new AI models. We’ve seen incredible leaps in what these systems can do, from writing code to generating realistic images. But behind every impressive demo, there’s a monumental effort that often goes unseen. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently admitted that the company faced challenges … Read more

AI’s Gluttonous Appetite: Why Your Electricity Bill Might Climb

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AI Boom's Impact on US Electricity Prices

It’s fascinating to see how new technologies, even those as abstract as Artificial Intelligence, have such tangible impacts on our everyday lives – and our wallets. As an archivist with a deep appreciation for the history of technology, I’ve often noted how each major innovation brings its own set of infrastructural demands. From the early … Read more