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Aka BIG money $$$.
Why the need for so much computing power?
Serving millions with Ai or what?
I'd go crazier than I already am. Haha
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This makes the systems I used to manage look like baby toys.
https://x.com/ajtourville/status/1850967040070480228
https://x.com/ajtourville/status/1850967040070480228
"To meet the current electricity demands at the site, xAI has installed nearly 20 gas turbines, including four large turbines with a combined capacity of approximately 100 MW. These turbines are capable of emitting nitrogen oxides (NOx), a key contributor to ozone formation, at rates that could make them one of the largest sources of NOx emissions in Shelby County. Despite this potential impact, xAI has not applied for air permits for the turbines, according to the coalition’s letter"
"In addition to air quality concerns, xAI's facility is drawing up to 1 million gallons of water per day from an existing water main"
https://www.environmentenergyleader....r-permit,48419
https://time.com/7021709/elon-musk-xai-grok-memphis/
But hey, its probably worth it - to train a less woke version of ChatGPT for X.
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Impressive amount of NVIDIA gear in there. But I do feel sorry for people of Memphis, it's definitely one of the least green data centers on the planet:
"To meet the current electricity demands at the site, xAI has installed nearly 20 gas turbines, including four large turbines with a combined capacity of approximately 100 MW. These turbines are capable of emitting nitrogen oxides (NOx), a key contributor to ozone formation, at rates that could make them one of the largest sources of NOx emissions in Shelby County. Despite this potential impact, xAI has not applied for air permits for the turbines, according to the coalition’s letter"
"In addition to air quality concerns, xAI's facility is drawing up to 1 million gallons of water per day from an existing water main"
https://www.environmentenergyleader....r-permit,48419
https://time.com/7021709/elon-musk-xai-grok-memphis/
But hey, its probably worth it - to train a less woke version of ChatGPT for X.
"To meet the current electricity demands at the site, xAI has installed nearly 20 gas turbines, including four large turbines with a combined capacity of approximately 100 MW. These turbines are capable of emitting nitrogen oxides (NOx), a key contributor to ozone formation, at rates that could make them one of the largest sources of NOx emissions in Shelby County. Despite this potential impact, xAI has not applied for air permits for the turbines, according to the coalition’s letter"
"In addition to air quality concerns, xAI's facility is drawing up to 1 million gallons of water per day from an existing water main"
https://www.environmentenergyleader....r-permit,48419
https://time.com/7021709/elon-musk-xai-grok-memphis/
But hey, its probably worth it - to train a less woke version of ChatGPT for X.
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The F-150 is still the number one bought vehicle in the US, Tesla has awhile to go to get close to those sales numbers
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no when they are not in use, when there is sufficient electricity from the grid.
yea when they are. NOx is by product of gas turbines.
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I agree that burning any fossil fuel is bad the United States burns 20 million barrels of oil per day 67% of that is transpiration. Because this is Tesla they will make all data centers as energy efficient as possible and use as much renewable energy as possible. I do find it interesting that you are suddenly very concerned about burning fossil fuel, but good to see you recognize it as a massive problem.
BTW this is largely on Tennessee the state needs to up their game in renewable energy Tesla can't do everything.
"In addition to air quality concerns, xAI's facility is drawing up to 1 million gallons of water per day from an existing water main"
But hey, its probably worth it - to train a less woke version of ChatGPT for X.
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This comment I 100% agree with
I wish Elon hadn’t touted HW3 ability to do unsupervised FSD because normally you wouldn’t expect a five year old car to be able to do just released capabilities, and FSD would drive a lot of new car sales.
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I agree that burning any fossil fuel is bad the United States burns 20 million barrels of oil per day 67% of that is transpiration. Because this is Tesla they will make all data centers as energy efficient as possible and use as much renewable energy as possible. I do find it interesting that you are suddenly very concerned about burning fossil fuel, but good to see you recognize it as a massive problem.
BTW this is largely on Tennessee the state needs to up their game in renewable energy Tesla can't do everything.
Doubt this is true the water is used over and over again.
A.I. that is truthful is critically important. And Grok is becoming practically useful it can read MRIs for example, there are going to be many real world benefits Grok doesn't exist just to entertain.
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https://x.com/jonbbc/status/1851154649887227975
This comment I 100% agree with
BTW this is largely on Tennessee the state needs to up their game in renewable energy Tesla can't do everything.
Doubt this is true the water is used over and over again.
A.I. that is truthful is critically important. And Grok is becoming practically useful it can read MRIs for example, there are going to be many real world benefits Grok doesn't exist just to entertain.
Back to Tesla news
https://x.com/jonbbc/status/1851154649887227975
This comment I 100% agree with
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HW4 physical interfaces are way different it won't work unless a new, custom HW4 or HW5 motherboard was made that interfaces with HW3 architecture meaning vehicle wiring. This is Elon saying FSD will work on HW3 hell or high water. Will it actually? Dunno.
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This is long long overdue
https://www.tesla.com/en_ca/blog/sta...e-connectivity
video on the subject
I'm surprised legacy auto hasn't at least taken a crack at simplifying connections/connectors there are so many it boggles the mind. Not picking on Toyota this is across the industry I simply have experience with their connection architectures
https://www.toyota-tech.eu/wire_harness_rm/rm06h0e.pdf
https://www.tesla.com/en_ca/blog/sta...e-connectivity
video on the subject
I'm surprised legacy auto hasn't at least taken a crack at simplifying connections/connectors there are so many it boggles the mind. Not picking on Toyota this is across the industry I simply have experience with their connection architectures
https://www.toyota-tech.eu/wire_harness_rm/rm06h0e.pdf
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without knowing how often the turbines are used, I don't see how this statement tells us anything about how green (or not) the site is. Is it 20 hours in a day? 10 hours? 30 minutes? This is just fear baiting language.
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I do find it interesting that you are suddenly very concerned about burning fossil fuel, but good to see you recognize it as a massive problem.
BTW this is largely on Tennessee the state needs to up their game in renewable energy Tesla can't do everything.
Doubt this is true the water is used over and over again.
BTW this is largely on Tennessee the state needs to up their game in renewable energy Tesla can't do everything.
Doubt this is true the water is used over and over again.
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