The Ecological Gravedigger
When the International Energy Agency (IEA) publishes a report titled "Energy and AI" it should be read with at least mild interest - and a healthy dose of scepticism.
When the International Energy Agency (IEA) publishes a report titled "Energy and AI" it should be read with at least mild interest - and a healthy dose of scepticism.
Consulting is the ancient, noble art of making money by telling people things they don’t want to hear in a way that makes them pretend to appreciate it.
It would seem that technology is purely a practical matter - something we design and implement to make life easier. Bridges, machines, transportation systems, or power plants are tools, right? Nothing could be farther from the truth.
Artificial intelligence promises a lot - from breakthroughs in medicine to optimizing on-time pizza delivery. Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, reality often tarnishes this perfect picture.
You’re not alone. Nothing works. And it’s not that something’s wrong with you, your code, or the tools you’ve chosen. That’s just how it is. But let’s break it down.
Observing how rapidly trends change in the tech world is a truly fascinating experience! This social rollercoaster thrives on multiple fronts. No sooner had we adapted to DevOps as a revolution in workflows, and along came Platform Engineering to replace it.