Microsoft Eyes Nuclear Power to Fuel Energy-Hungry AI Models

Microsoft hiring manager for nuclear technology to power AI data centers
Looking at microreactors and Small Modular Reactors which are cheaper than large reactors
AI models like ChatGPT require massive computing power and server costs
Microsoft struck $10B deal with OpenAI, provides cloud services for models
Concerns over large AI models' high energy use and emissions

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Argonne receives funding to use AI and machine learning for nuclear physics research

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AI's Thirst for Data Drives Tech Giants' Growing Water Use

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Microsoft Eyes Nuclear Power for AI Cloud

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Microsoft Eyes Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors to Power Data Centers

Microsoft is looking to use next-generation nuclear reactors to power its data centers and support its AI ambitions, as it seeks clean sources of energy to meet its climate goals. The company is specifically focused on small modular reactors (SMR), which are easier and cheaper to build than traditional reactors. However, challenges remain, such as the need for highly enriched uranium fuel and the handling of nuclear waste.

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Columbia Hosts AI for Energy Event with Keynote on AI-Guided Scientific Discovery

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Microsoft Exploring Using Nuclear Power to Support Energy-Hungry AI Systems

Microsoft is planning to power its large language models using nuclear reactors, with the goal of reducing the power-intensive process's carbon footprint and reliance on traditional energy sources.

10/1/2023

Microsoft Seeks Nuclear Expert to Lead AI Energy Plans

Microsoft is forming a team to advance its artificial intelligence plans by hiring professionals to develop an energy strategy based on Small Modular Reactors and microreactor energy.

10/2/2023

AI's Massive Energy Use Raises Concerns; Companies Explore Nuclear Power Despite Risks

Big Tech companies like OpenAI and Microsoft are investing in nuclear power as a potential energy source for their energy-intensive AI models, despite the controversy surrounding nuclear energy's sustainability and waste management. Some experts argue that reducing energy consumption and increasing transparency are more efficient and environmentally friendly solutions to address the growing energy needs of AI.

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Microsoft Eyes Nuclear Power to Fuel Energy-Hungry AI Models

Microsoft hiring manager for nuclear technology to power AI data centers
Looking at microreactors and Small Modular Reactors which are cheaper than large reactors
AI models like ChatGPT require massive computing power and server costs
Microsoft struck $10B deal with OpenAI, provides cloud services for models
Concerns over large AI models' high energy use and emissions

businessinsider.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/21/2023

Argonne receives funding to use AI and machine learning for nuclear physics research

9/11/2023

AI's Thirst for Data Drives Tech Giants' Growing Water Use

9/25/2023

Microsoft Eyes Nuclear Power for AI Cloud

Microsoft is seeking a nuclear expert to assess the integration of small modular nuclear reactors to power its data centers as part of their AI operations.

9/26/2023

Microsoft Eyes Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors to Power Data Centers

9/26/2023

Columbia Hosts AI for Energy Event with Keynote on AI-Guided Scientific Discovery

10/1/2023

Microsoft Exploring Using Nuclear Power to Support Energy-Hungry AI Systems

Microsoft is planning to power its large language models using nuclear reactors, with the goal of reducing the power-intensive process's carbon footprint and reliance on traditional energy sources.

10/1/2023

Microsoft Seeks Nuclear Expert to Lead AI Energy Plans

Microsoft is forming a team to advance its artificial intelligence plans by hiring professionals to develop an energy strategy based on Small Modular Reactors and microreactor energy.

10/2/2023

AI's Massive Energy Use Raises Concerns; Companies Explore Nuclear Power Despite Risks