In the Energy News Beat – Conversation in Energy with Stu Turley interviews Riley Trettel, VP of Data Center Development at Hut 8, about the growing energy demands driven by AI and Bitcoin mining, and the challenges facing U.S. grid operators. Riley explains Hut 8's focus on building large-scale data centers for AI model training, emphasizing the importance of scalable power interconnections and the role of microgrids, natural gas, and nuclear power in meeting future energy needs. They also discuss AI biases, alignment issues, and the rapid advancements in AI technology, highlighting the potential for a transformative future in energy and computing.

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Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Hut 8's Role & AI Data Centers

02:30 - Future Grid Capacity Needs

03:47 - AI Energy Consumption & Global Impacts

05:36 - AI Deep Learning & Transformers

09:21 - AI Bias & Model Alignment

12:28 - Nuclear Power's Role in Data Centers

14:21 - Microgrids & Energy for Data Centers

19:05 - Natural Gas as a Solution

22:53 - Hut 8's Future & AI Training

26:50 -Closing Remarks & Contact Information