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AI GPU Accelerators With 6TB HBM Memory Could Appear By 2035 As AI GPU Die Sizes Set To Shrink - But There's Far Worse Coming Up

techradar, Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

AI GPUs' power draw will equate to the power needs of a small country

The relentless drive to expand AI processing power is ushering in a new era for memory technology, but it comes at a cost that raises practical and environmental concerns, experts have warned.

Research by Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) and Terabyte Interconnection and Package Laboratory (TERA) suggests by 2035, AI GPU accelerators equipped with 6TB of HBM could become a reality.

These developments, while technically impressive, also highlight the steep power demands and increasing complexity involved in pushing the boundaries of AI infrastructure.

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