Andy Masley
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AI energy use per query drops significantly, new studies show
Recent data from 2025 and 2026 indicates that the per-query energy consumption for AI models has decreased significantly, by an order of magnitude, compared to earlier estimates from 2023. Studies from Google, OpenAI, a…
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AI data centers can use workload scheduling to boost renewable energy use
Andy Masley's blog post proposes a solution to the energy consumption debate surrounding AI data centers. The core idea is to leverage the inherent variability of AI workloads to optimize power usage. By strategically s…
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Author dismisses panic over data center local impacts
The author argues that concerns regarding the local environmental and social impacts of data centers, particularly those driven by AI, are often overblown. While acknowledging that data centers do consume significant re…
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AI water-per-prompt claim traced to data center cooling miscalculation
A recent claim that AI models consume a bottle of water per prompt has been traced to a specific miscalculation. The error appears to stem from a misunderstanding of how water usage is measured in data centers, particul…
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Blog series traces history of data center capacity panics
The first part of a blog series explores the historical context and recurring anxieties surrounding data center capacity. It delves into the reasons behind these panics, suggesting they are often driven by a combination…
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Blog post debunks claims of excessive AI water usage
A recent blog post argues that the widely discussed issue of AI's excessive water consumption is largely fabricated. The author suggests that the claims are based on flawed calculations and a misunderstanding of data ce…
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AI discussions need accurate framing, not hyperbole
Andy Masley argues against comparing data center heat exhaust to nuclear bombs, emphasizing the need for accurate and proportionate discussions about AI's environmental impact. Mike Caulfield suggests that the current p…
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Andy Masley argues data center land sales don't threaten farmland
Andy Masley, a farmer from Loudoun County, has criticized the argument that data center construction is consuming excessive farmland. He points out that the total land sold by farmers for data centers between 2000 and 2…
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OpenAI engineer flags WebRTC's impact on voice AI accuracy
Luke Curley, an engineer at OpenAI, has highlighted a critical issue with WebRTC's packet dropping behavior, which negatively impacts AI voice interactions. He argues that the current design prioritizes low latency over…
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Andy Masley argues data center land use issues are not real
Andy Masley argues that concerns about data center land use are largely unfounded, suggesting that the actual footprint of these facilities is often exaggerated. He posits that the energy consumption and environmental i…