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AI Will Trigger a Global Energy Crisis: DePIN Has the Solution

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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI technologies is leading to a significant increase in energy consumption and carbon emissions. Data centers that power these AI models are consuming massive amounts of electricity, contributing to 3% of global energy consumption and emitting as much carbon dioxide as Brazil. The demand for electricity by these technologies is projected to surge in the coming years, posing challenges to global energy grids. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs) offer a solution by distributing computational tasks more efficiently and decentralizing energy consumption. By leveraging underutilized hardware resources and edge computing, DePINs can alleviate the energy burden imposed by AI and provide more sustainable access to AI resources. Several DePIN projects are addressing the energy demands of AI, and token incentives can help drive adoption of these networks. However, scalability remains a challenge for DePINs as mainstream adoption requires high computational power. Further innovation and adoption are necessary to mitigate the energy crisis caused by AI technologies.

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