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AI's Energy Surge: Brain-Inspired Solutions in Development

2/4/2025

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The surge of generative AI is driving data center energy use to staggering heights, with GPT-4 consuming over 50 GWh—enough to power 55,600 homes for a month. In a striking comparison, the human brain operates on just 20 watts. To tackle this challenge, SoftBank and The University of Tokyo are innovating with brain-inspired computing using cerebral organoids.

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The surge of generative AI is driving data center energy use to staggering heights, with GPT-4 consuming over 50 GWh—enough to power 55,600 homes for a month. In a striking comparison, the human brain operates on just 20 watts. To tackle this challenge, SoftBank and The University of Tokyo are innovating with brain-inspired computing using cerebral organoids.