Watt it’s worth: Why AI data centres run hot and drink deep

A cutting-edge AI rack can emit about 15 times as much heat as a conventional system.

Transistors generate heat as electrons flow, making chips like tiny heaters.

Nvidia's GPUs, originally for graphics, are used for AI because they handle parallel calculations efficiently.

AI data centers use GPUs, with high-density racks drawing over 2,000kW, versus 8kW for conventional racks.

Erin Brockovich is investigating AI data centres due to their heat and water consumption.