They’re rapidly being converted into generators to meet A.I.’s insatiable demand for electricity. Environmentalists call it a step backward.

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  • o8bepbua9@lemmy.world
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    Wow this can’t be efficient. Jet engines are primarily designed to produce thrust. But looks like Musk got special permission from the state to pollute more, so all’s good!

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      Not really, the core of a modern turbofan produces rotational energy to drive the fan, the hot part of the engine produces little to no thrust.

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    I was just wondering what would be the most expensive question you can ask AI in a free tier.

    Lets put those engines to work and have a little more deficit.