Scientists say ‘ultrafast magnetic-field pulses’ could help AI data centers cut their energy usage by 100x - and bring sizable improvements to RAM and data storage
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have discovered that using ultrafast magnetic-field pulses could reduce the energy consumption of AI data centers by up to 100x. This breakthrough could significantly improve the efficiency of RAM and data storage technologies.
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As AI energy consumption becomes a major environmental and economic concern, hardware-level efficiency gains are critical for sustainable technological growth.
Science Scientists say ‘ultrafast magnetic-field pulses’ could help AI data centers cut their energy usage by 100x — and bring sizable improvements to RAM and data storage TechRadar Follow Alex Blake Mon, September 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC Add us on Google Mon, September 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.
AI data centers currently use a huge amount of energy
Scientists have found a way to cut that energy bill by "orders of magnitude"
It involves using "ultrafast magnetic-field pulses" in RAM and storage
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