The first thermodynamic computer uses waste heat to power artificial intelligence networks
Engineers have developed a thermodynamic computer that converts ambient heat into computational energy, potentially solving the massive power demands and cooling challenges of modern artificial intelligence systems.
A startup named Extropic has pioneered a processor that utilizes the natural fluctuations of thermal noise to perform complex calculations. Instead of fighting heat as a waste product, this system harnesses it to drive the probabilistic logic required for advanced generative AI models.
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