The fact that robots don’t get tired makes this post kind of sarcastic but not impressive… or do we expect robots going to the gym so we don’t need to go?
Btw. He didn’t even make 10… he made 8
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I think they're just getting him in shape for when Mrs Atlas arrives on the scene.The fact that robots don’t get tired makes this post kind of sarcastic but not impressive… or do we expect robots going to the gym so we don’t need to go?
Btw. He didn’t even make 10… he made 8![]()
I wish the human brain would inspire some of the today’s politicians insteadHow the human brain is inspiring energy-efficient AI
16 August 2024
Research counteracts energy demand of large language models
University of Sydney researchers are developing an AI method to reduce the energy required by data centres, which could help reduce the carbon footprint of large language models like ChatGPT.
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Linwei Tao, a PhD researcher and Associate Professor Chang Xu inside a data centre. Image: Stefanie Zingsheim, University of Sydney
Large language models are expected to increase global energy consumption, but thanks to University of Sydney researchers, there may now be a way to create energy efficient computing that works a bit like the most complex computer of all – the human brain.
While industries are making inroads in driving down emissions and energy use, advanced large language models like ChatGPT could require as much electricity as up to 17,000 households. Future generations under development could consume even more.
According to the US Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, data centres account for 2 percent of the United States’ total energy use. In Australia, reports suggest data centres they account for 1 percent of total energy use, potentially reaching 8 percent by 2030. Large language models, like Open AI’s, require large amounts of computational power to sift through vast troves of data.
How the human brain could inspire sustainable computing
Associate Professor Chang Xu in the University’s Net Zero Institute is working to improve the efficiency of algorithms so that the hardware they run on requires less energy to work.
"We're meant to be scaling back our energy use, but the advent of large language models has been a shot in the arm and we're seeing energy usage of computing soar,” said Associate Professor Xu. “This is totally the wrong direction."
"Most of the time when people use large language models like ChatGPT, they are making small queries or asking for help on pretty simple tasks. Yet these models still fire on all cylinders to develop a response, using increasing amounts of energy,” he said.
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Associate Professor Chang Xu from the University's Net Zero Institute and School of Computer Science is a world-leading expert in AI and data science. Image: Stefanie Zingsheim, University of Sydney
Associate Professor Xu says we need only need to think about the human brain to understand how his technique works.
"When you think about a healthy human brain – it doesn't fire all neurons or use all of its brain power at once. It operates with incredibly energy efficiency, just 20 Watts of power despite having around 100 billion neurons, which it selectively uses from different hemispheres of the brain to perform different tasks or thinking.
“In contrast, advanced AI programs like ChatGPT, which contains 175 billion parameters, requires a staggering 9 megawatts, equivalent to a medium-sized power station. This reminds us of the need to push the limits of machine intelligence, focusing not only on its accuracy but also on its efficiency.
"We are developing algorithms that do just that, that bypass the redundant computations they don't need, so they don't automatically go into high gear, meaning far less energy is required."
He hopes his technique will change how hardware is developed, to support more energy efficient applications.
Director of the Net Zero Institute, Professor Deanna D’Alessandro said climate change is a pernicious, whole-of-society issue that is deeply embedded in every facet of society and must be tackled on every front.
“When people think of climate change and emissions sources, they don’t generally think of AI or computing,” said Professor D’Alessandro. “While AI is helping many researchers understand climate change and develop solutions which weren’t previously possible, we need to make sure new technologies aren’t creating an even bigger problem by becoming a significant emissions source.”
About the Net Zero Institute
The Net Zero Institute is one of the University’s flagship centres that is accelerating solution-based research and assist the world in meeting its climate change goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
It brings together more than 150 researchers from across the University to develop solutions across various disciplines, from extracting critical minerals from waste and greenhouse gas removals to net zero health and green computing.
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How the human brain is inspiring energy-efficient AI
Large language models like Chat GPT are expected to increase global energy consumption. Now, thanks to leading University of Sydney AI and data science researchers, there may be a way to create energy efficient computing that works a bit like the most complex computer of all – the human brain.www.sydney.edu.au
What other repetitive "mundane" tasks, are they looking to take away from us next?!I think they're just getting him in shape for when Mrs Atlas arrives on the scene.
After all....all work and no play makes Mr Roboto a dull boy.![]()
Hi JB,I like the comment on Brainchips website that we offer state of the art performance in Prophesee's 1 Megapixel Automative Detection. https://brainchip.com/tenns-pleiades-building-temporal-kernels-with-orthogonal-polynomials/
Havent heard much from Prophesee since the podcast in 2022 where Luca Verre said we are a perfect match. No doubt they are playing with TENNs and are aware of this State of the art performance!
That Is extreamly positive in my mind yes. 2 deals be what value they are but as long as things move forth its great. All the other news is past info nothing new. This nugget is positive lets hope this snowflake rolls to a snow ball and bigger
Lol. Waiting for Mrs Atlas. I think Mrs Atlas will be a bit disappointed in only 8 push - ups.I think they're just getting him in shape for when Mrs Atlas arrives on the scene.
After all....all work and no play makes Mr Roboto a dull boy.![]()
That's AUD 313500 already 3 times (edit- 2 times HY in USD) the reported Half Year
Anil mentioned working with military in an interview approx 2 years ago.That's AUD 313500 already 3 times, the reported Half Year
Hey, it's a start!
This is also a bit of new language?..
"The Company has seen growing interest from customers seeking audio, video, Space and military application solutions"
I think that may be the first time, we've seen "military applications" mentioned directly?
Following on from @Bravo's post about Parsons' takeover of BlackSignal, and our Blue Ridge connexion, Blue Ridge being a BlackSignal company, you'd have to think that that is part of the military interest in a "broad range of tactical devices".That's AUD 313500 already 3 times, the reported Half Year
Hey, it's a start!
This is also a bit of new language?..
"The Company has seen growing interest from customers seeking audio, video, Space and military application solutions"
I think that may be the first time, we've seen "military applications" mentioned directly?
Yes.That's AUD 313500 already 3 times, the reported Half Year
Hey, it's a start!
This is also a bit of new language?..
"The Company has seen growing interest from customers seeking audio, video, Space and military application solutions"
I think that may be the first time, we've seen "military applications" mentioned directly?