About this episode
For this episode of TWiGS, Chris and Asim discuss the latest developments in emissions reporting, AI energy efficiency, and green software initiatives. They explore the AI Energy Score project by Hugging Face, which aims to provide an efficiency benchmark for AI models, and compare it with other emissions measurement approaches, including the Software Carbon Intensity (SCI) for AI. The conversation also touches on key policy shifts, such as the U.S. executive order on AI data center energy sourcing, and the growing debate on regulating the data center industry. Plus, they dive into the Beginner's Guide to Power and Energy Measurement for Computing and Machine Learning, a must-read for anyone looking to understand energy efficiency in AI. Learn more about our people:Chris Adams: LinkedIn | GitHub | WebsiteAsim Hussain: LinkedIn | WebsiteFind out more about the GSF:The Green Software Foundation Website Sign up to the Green Software Foundation NewsletterNews:AI Energy Score | Hugging Face [04:04]A Beginner's Guide to Power and Energy Measurement and Estimation for Computing and Machine Learning [20:00]Executive Order on Advancing United States Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure [32:10]AI datacenters putting zero emissions promises out of reach • The Register [45:30] xAI's "Colossus" supercomputer raises health questions in Memphis | TechCrunch [38:22]Events:Practical Advice for Responsible AI (February 27 at 6:00 pm GMT · London) [50:30]GSF Oslo - February Meetup (February 27 at 5:00 pm CET · Oslo) [50:52] Resources:CodeCarbon [06:00]
