US tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist Peter Thiel has led a significant investment in start-up Panthalassa, which aims to harness the power of ocean waves to fuel its £700 million data centre. The project is designed to provide renewable energy for artificial intelligence research, marking an innovative step into the field.
The company's vision is to create a vast network of underwater turbines and sensors that can tap into the kinetic energy of ocean currents and tidal flows. This energy will be used to power a state-of-the-art data centre capable of supporting cutting-edge AI applications.
According to industry experts, this technology has the potential to revolutionise the way we approach artificial intelligence development. By providing a constant and reliable source of renewable energy, researchers can focus on pushing the boundaries of what is possible with AI without worrying about the environmental impact of their work.