A breakthrough in energy is needed to meet the vast requirements of future artificial intelligence with OpenAI boss Sam Altman saying he is motivated to invest more in nuclear fusion.
Speaking at an event on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Altman said AI will consume vastly more power than people have expected.
He said the silver lining is that more climate-friendly sources of energy, particularly nuclear fusion or cheaper solar power and storage, are the way forward for AI.
OpenAI, which created the AI tool ChatGPT, handles hundreds of millions of queries daily, with estimates suggesting that this consumes around 1 GWh each day – equivalent to around 33,000 US households.
Want to keep reading?
Register free and get full access to NucNet for 14 days. No card required.
- Daily news briefing on the global nuclear industry
- Weekly, monthly and topical newsletters
- 24/7 coverage during nuclear incidents and safety events
- Full searchable archive, 30,000+ articles since 1991
- SMR and AMR project database
- Analysis, Focus pieces and infographics
- NucNet Style Guide for nuclear reporters and communicators
After the trial, keep a free account for a newsletter and a complimentary Plus article every two weeks. Or see our subscription plans for individuals and organisations.
See subscription options
