Roundtables: A New Look at AI’s Energy Use
Learn more about "Power Hungry," a new series delivering an unprecedented look at the state of AI’s energy and resource usage.
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Recorded on May 21, 2025
Big Tech's appetite for energy is growing rapidly as adoption of AI accelerates. But just how much energy does even a single AI query use? And what does it mean for the climate? Hear from MIT Technology Review editor in chief Mat Honan, senior climate reporter Casey Crownhart, and AI reporter James O'Donnell as they explore AI's energy demands now and in the future.
Speakers: Mat Honan, editor in chief, Casey Crownhart, climate reporter, and James O'Donnell, AI reporter.
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