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Sam Altman Says AI Using Too Much Energy, Will Require Breakthrough Energy Source (futurism.com)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/technology

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"There's no way to get there without a breakthrough," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said, arguing that AI will soon need even more energy.

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[–] PriorityMotif 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (3 children)

Plant near me had a 1000% construction cost overrun and the company that owns it now is always threatening to shut it down if the state doesn't give them more money.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton_Power_Station

[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If we look at just Europe, Slovakia, Finland, and Belarus all brought new reactors online last year alone. There are another six reactors currently under construction, and another 33 planned. France and Sweden recently announced their strategic commitment to nuclear power for a variety of reasons.

One major technological breakthrough is Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). These are far more cost effective, very safe (the reactor shuts down in the event of loss of power and coolant), and require a much smaller footprint. Rolls-Royce is on target to deliver the first of these in 2030.

The example you provide is an example of poor governance, not an inherent limitation of the technology. There are also examples of poor governance regarding renewable energy all over the world.

[–] Noodle07 2 points 10 months ago

Will the reactors come with the little lady at the front?

[–] afraid_of_zombies 3 points 10 months ago

Oh wow a government cost overrun. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

mostly because nobody knows how to build a reactor properly anymore... Wonder why that happened.