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As organizations look at the power requirements of AI, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is proving that advanced compute can actually be a powerful energy source. Instead of letting servers run hot, TRU is capturing the waste heat from their new AI data centre and funneling it into their campus energy system, turning "waste heat" into "re-used heat." The result? Meaningful progress toward carbon neutrality and up to $20M in potential savings. In this article, Prof Airini (President & Vice-Chancellor) and Matt M. (VP, Administration & Finance) share how TRU is taking a grounded approach to AI, delivering tangible academic, economic, and environmental benefits to their community. Read full story: https://lnkd.in/enDEEC9a