The Matrix originally cast human brains as energy-efficient AI data-center compute
Kyrannio · x · 2026-09-14
Scott Stevenson notes The Matrix originally framed human brains as energy-efficient compute in AI data centers — the setup Warner Bros changed, fearing audiences wouldn't understand. In today's compute-cost era, the original idea feels strikingly prescient.
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