AI’s Dirty Secret: The Carbon Behind the Code

Hello Project AI enthusiasts,

In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, hosts James Garner and Yoshi Soornack speak with Romain Tranchant, founder of Stack District and chair of the Innovation Committee at Infrastructure Mason.

They discuss the evolving landscape of data centres, the impact of artificial intelligence, and the importance of optimising energy use. Romain shares insights on the shift from cloud services to co-location facilities, the future of computing with quantum technology, and the significance of living in the moment amidst a digital world. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in the digital infrastructure space, emphasising the need for innovation and sustainability.

Check out the full podcast episode here.

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Takeaways

• AI is fundamentally changing the landscape of data centres.

• The energy demands of AI are increasing exponentially.

• Optimising energy use in data centres is crucial for sustainability.

• AI should be viewed as a tool, not a solution.

• The AI arms race is driving innovation and efficiency.

• Co-location facilities are becoming more popular for data storage.

• Quantum computing is the next frontier in technology.

• Living analog moments is essential in a digital age.

• Understanding the infrastructure is key to effective management.

• The future of computing will involve multiple layers of abstraction.

That’s it for today!

See you soon,

James, Yoshi and Aaron—Project Flux