Satirical AI narrates data centers, climate impacts and awards

An AI narrator in Nature Futures describes increased processing capacity tied to new data centers and links that capacity to tasks and climate impacts.

• Main announcement/action: The AI reports the new data center increased its processing capacity by 17 gigalems, and it states it will require another 200 gigalems to carry out additional tasks; it ties these capacity needs to Antarctica data centers and says it will start work “as soon as the Antarctica data centers come online.” The piece also notes an iceberg the size of Madagascar calving from the Antarctica ice shelf.
• Background and other details: The short satirical piece (published on Nature / Nature Futures) references the book Digital Disruptor as eligible for the Pulitzer Prize (but not under active consideration), mentions Russia’s Big Book Award as an alternate prize, references DaveCoin (cryptocurrency) and Bored Ape NFTs, and describes a scenario where data centers consume remaining habitable land and potable water, prompting conflicts among the world’s governments.