The world, at least my world, seems abuzz with controversy over the build-out of data centers to support our thirst for artificial intelligence (AI). The controversy stems from the tension between the benefits of AI to the entities that profit from the technology and the impacts of data centers on the environment, energy consumption, and … More Data Centers: Monuments to a Technological Moment?
The advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities continues its expansion at a breath-taking rate, but it is facing two constraints. One is the immense power data centers require to run the computers that process the AI algorithms and the other is speed at which the algorithms can be executed. Seismic changes are on the horizon … More AI, Quantum Computing, and Fusion – the new Holy Trinity?
Living in Bubbles I have always found utility in living within bubbles. Long before Australopithecus introduced bipedal locomotion, I suspect its precursors discovered that small-group living offered clear survival advantages. It’s not a stretch to imagine that these early tribes had shared worldviews that differed from the tribe across the holler. These bubbles—tight-knit groups—provided security … More The “Bubblefication” of Society
