Bill Gates: AI Energy Usage Doom Is A Bit Dramatic

The doomsayers calling for panic over artificial intelligence's high energy use have gone a little too far, according to Bill Gates, who spoke in London about the topic. While the energy demands of AI systems are substantial, Gates argues that the benefits and efficiencies AI brings can outweigh these concerns. AI technologies, especially large language models and machine learning systems, require significant computational power and energy. However, Gates emphasizes that these technologies also have the potential to drive efficiencies and innovations…