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By 2025, an initiative involving US and UK research is expected to unveil processors designed to operate on near-zero energy consumption. This new technology aims to swap the high-performance, heat-generating cores we currently rely on for numerous low-power cores that produce minimal heat. While these innovations may face challenges in size and speed, the potential to adopt radically more efficient cooling techniques could revolutionize our approach to computational technology.
The intrigue surrounding these advancements extends to chip manufacturers, particularly as they contemplate applications within AI, which could further accentuate their relevance. If successful, the vision of our computers as mere processing units—rather than unintended space heaters—could become a reality.