Computing Goes Green: SLAC's Vision

Dive into the world of sustainable computing with SLAC's Sadasivan Shankar! From translating languages with a click to developing life-saving drugs, computing shapes our world. Yet, it's a thirsty energy guzzler. Shankar and his team at Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory are on a mission to revolutionize computing's energy appetite. With a goal to boost semiconductor efficiency by a whopping 1,000 times in two decades, they're reimagining algorithms, architecture, and hardware. It's not just about faster; it's about smarter and greener. Ready to see how your future gadgets could save the planet?

Powering the Future, Sustainably

Imagine your computer or phone effortlessly translating languages, recommending movies, or even helping scientists discover new medicines and energy solutions. Cool, right? But here's the catch: all these tasks, especially when powered by artificial intelligence (AI), consume a lot of energy. As we rely more on technology, the energy it consumes increases, contributing to global energy demands and environmental concerns. Researchers, like those at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, are on a quest to make computing more energy-efficient. This means finding ways to do all the amazing things technology offers us, but using less energy. Why does this matter to you? Well, as the tech we use every day becomes more efficient, we can enjoy its benefits without compromising the planet's health. This challenge is not just about saving energy; it's about ensuring that as technology advances, it does so in a way that is sustainable for our world. This is your future too – a world where technology and sustainability go hand in hand.