electricity

In just 1 second, Google AI consumes enough electricity to power 7 electric cars

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In just 1 second, Google AI consumes enough electricity to power 7 electric cars

A recent report has shed light on the significant energy consumption of AI-generated search results, particularly from Google. The AI search results require about ten times more energy to run than traditional searches, with each AI-generated search using three watt-hours of electricity. This may not seem like much individually, but considering Google’s average of 8.5 … Read more

AWS partners with Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance to bring electricity to health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa

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AWS partners with Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance to bring electricity to health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa

The Health Telecommunications and Electrification Alliance (HETA) is part of the Power Africa Initiative focused on electrifying health facilities and improving digital connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative, led by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), aims to increase access to renewable energy and digital connectivity in health facilities across the region within … Read more