A blackspot from your chatbot – How data centres strain Australia’s energy grid

Can Australia’s energy grid keep up with the enormous strain from expanding data centres?

Have you ever said “I love you” to ChatGPT? Your soulmate could soon cause a blackout, as AI powering data centres are growing larger than our energy supply.

Johanna Lim from the United States Studies Centre joins Danny on 2SER Breakfast to explain why these data centres use so much energy, and what should be done to manage the new demand.