Cooling copper plates could slash data center energy use by 90% (newatlas.com)

• Copper plate cooling reduces data center energy use by 90%.
• Direct-to-chip heat dissipation is more efficient than air cooling.
• Technology can be retrofitted; addresses AI workload heat.

"A new cooling technology using copper plates promises to reduce data center energy consumption by up to 90%. The system, which attaches copper plates directly to chips, dissipates heat more efficiently than conventional air cooling. This innovation could significantly lower the operational costs and environmental impact of data centers, especially during an era of rising demand from AI and cloud computing. Early lab tests show potential for commercial scalability and retrofit into existing facilities."