Beato does AI (short video)

[Saul Goodman]

 

[specialk]

Truth there. RAM and storage is nuts now. I'm just hoping the AI bubble pops soon. 

[mathman]

Yep,  I have a first gen Apple M1 Studio computer.  I had always planned to upgrade when the M5 version came out. Was expected this summer. In February people started buying them with 512 gb of Ram to run llms.  Then the model with 512 was no longer available.  I do a lot of stuff with video and using AI to upscale and clean up old super 8 films. I also use a lot of other special effects video plugins that need a lot of power.  And use logic and other music programs.   So, when the orders got where there were shipping 4 or 5 months away I ordered what I wanted.  M3 Ultra with 256gb ram.  I was hoping that the M5 ultra would come out before it shipped and the order would get upgraded to the M5 version.  Still do but if it doesn't then I can either keep it or return it in the 14 day return window. I want one really powerful computer to use before I get too old to do the things I like doing now.

The crazy thing is the used market for these computers, especially with the 512gb ram is ridiculous.  Well over twice the price when purchased new.

[Dave Scepter]

I don't mind the tool itself, I just hate the major impact these massive data centers are having on our infrastructure... massive usage of water, electricity, producing heat, land, etc... taxing resources, thus raising our utility bills 🤬

"with very little employment after the initial building construction"

Edited Saturday at 06:44 PM by Dave Scepter

[velorush]

Was listening to someone discuss the infrastructure piece yesterday, specifically the cooling / water requirements. The logical question was asked, 'why are we building these in Arizona / Texas, etc. Why not Alaska?' Seems interesting, but then the consideration of defense was brought up.

[Dave Scepter]

3 hours ago, velorush said:

 The logical question was asked, 'why are we building these in Arizona / Texas, etc. Why not Alaska?' Seems interesting, but then the consideration of defense was brought up.

Or somewhere like Niagara Falls?... China is building these things in the ocean, but I can see a lot of problems that can arise from doing that... How about space stations?

Edited yesterday at 05:24 PM by Dave Scepter

[velorush]

1 hour ago, Dave Scepter said:

Or somewhere like Niagara Falls?... China is building these things in the ocean, but I can see a lot of problems that can arise from doing that... How about space stations?

Space was also discussed as an option. Logistics and construction then become the challenges, not to mention power. Small nuclear could be the answer there. Space is certainly NIMBY-compliant. 😉