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AI's falling costs may drive up power demand, reports warn

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Consulting firms McKinsey & Company and Boston Consulting Group have released reports indicating that the decreasing cost of AI models could lead to increased power demand. Despite falling token prices, the widespread adoption and use of AI technologies are projected to place a significant strain on power grids. AI

IMPACT The increasing efficiency and decreasing cost of AI models may necessitate significant upgrades to power infrastructure to meet future demand.

RANK_REASON Reports from consulting firms discussing the potential impact of AI costs on power demand.

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sipirtu ·

    Consulting firms say that as AI gets cheaper, power demand could keep climbing. New reports from McKinsey and BCG reveal the impact of falling token prices on t

    Consulting firms say that as AI gets cheaper, power demand could keep climbing. New reports from McKinsey and BCG reveal the impact of falling token prices on the grid. Source: Business Insider https://www. businessinsider.com/cheaper-ai -models-may-strain-power-grid-consulting-f…

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