Scientists Propose Heat-Powered Computer to Run AI More Efficiently

New computer could use heat instead of electricity to power AI more efficiently
ChatGPT's high energy use inspires search for alternatives
Heat-powered computer proposed by researchers in Switzerland
Would run algorithms for neural networks and AI with lower energy budget
Current AI like ChatGPT consumes energy equal to over 30,000 US households

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