Day 6: Is AI in the cloud?
It's common to imagine AI as a giant virtual computer in the cloud. But in reality, it takes up a lot of physical space and resources.
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Down to Earth
AI is not really a virtual technology. The truth is, AI is made of stuff. And it can only function with help from tonnes of physical elements and a lot of human assistance.
AI systems are part of a physical network that impacts the planet and beyond, including: natural resources extracted from the Earth, data centres on land, satellites in space, and millions of humans all over the world.
These elements, buildings, and people are mostly out of view when we're using AI tools, but that doesn't mean they don't exist.
