Computer scientists are rushing to tame AI's voracious appetite for energy

According to Live Science, computer scientists are tackling one of artificial intelligence's biggest challenges: its hunger for power. Researchers are exploring new algorithms and hardware designs to slash energy consumption, while others are strategically placing datacenters near renewable energy sources. The race is on to make AI more efficient—because training and running large models currently demands immense amounts of electricity.

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