The current European heatwave is stretching the limits of electricity supply, while IBM aims to push past the boundaries set by Moore's Law with a new chip design.

Extreme temperatures are straining power grids across Europe due to increased use of cooling systems. This underscores the urgent need for advanced planning and innovative technologies to meet growing energy demands driven by climate change.

IBM’s latest prototype, boasting 100 billion transistors on a fingernail-sized chip, aims to extend computing efficiency another decade. This breakthrough could lead to more powerful and efficient computers, potentially mitigating some of the strain placed on grid systems due to rising temperatures.