People protest: Musk’s supercomputer emits toxic fumes

Spread the love


Elon Musk has introduced Colossus, a supercomputer focused on artificial intelligence (AI).

According to Futurism, the facility powering the supercomputer is visibly releasing large amounts of fumes into the air around Memphis, an area already struggling with environmental pollution.

Musk claims that the construction of Colossus took only 122 days and hopes to double its size in the coming months. The data center will provide computing power for Musk’s AI company, xAI.

The supercomputer uses 100,000 powerful Nvidia H100 GPUs to process AI tasks, primarily to power Grok, an AI capable of generating texts and images.

This part of Memphis, Tennessee, is known for its factories and smokestacks. Poor air quality has contributed to higher rates of asthma and reduced life expectancy in the region.

AI tools like Grok consume massive amounts of energy. According to NPR, Musk’s Colossus is partially powered by 18 methane generators, which were installed without proper permits. These generators emit fumes that pose serious health risks to nearby residents.

Locals are already suffering from high cancer rates and significantly shorter life expectancy compared to surrounding areas due to excessive pollution.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

TECH

Apple reportedly developing smart doorbell with face ID technology

Spread the love

Spread the loveApple is reportedly working on a smart home doorbell, expected to launch by the end of 2025. The device will utilize Face ID technology, aligning with Apple’s strategy to expand its presence in the smart home market and enhance its offerings in this growing sector. The smart doorbell will feature advanced facial recognition […]

Read More
TECH

Mafia IV returns to its Sicilian roots

Spread the love

Spread the loveThe story takes players back to the early 20th century. The trailer for the highly anticipated fourth installment of the legendary Mafia series was unveiled at The Game Awards 2024. Earlier, we covered the reveal of Witcher IV, showcased at the same prestigious event. Now, we bring you Mafia IV, a game that […]

Read More
TECH

This enhanced AI model creates astonishingly realistic videos

Spread the love

Spread the loveUsers can now generate up to 20-second videos tailored to their preferences. Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly integral part of our lives, often used to streamline content creation. Earlier this year, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, introduced Sora, a model capable of generating video content. Now, the upgraded Sora Turbo takes things […]

Read More