Observed arrival · 2026-08-26
Island Dispatch and the Physical Cost of AI
An independent-investigations site examining artificial intelligence through electricity, heat, water, infrastructure, and cost.
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The publication organizes its reporting as an “AI file” with separate strands for electricity, heat, water, and costs rather than treating artificial intelligence as a purely software story. Its homepage supplies concrete reference points, including 700 W for a high-end GPU under load and a stated 2–5 litres of evaporated water per kWh at some sites. Four dated investigations are listed, spanning 9 July through 17 August 2026.
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