It calls into question the byline "which could mean lower energy demands." Ie: more efficient steam engines lead to both an increase of steam engine throughput

It calls into question the byline "which could mean lower energy demands." Ie: more efficient steam engines lead to both an increase of steam engine throughput as well as coal consumption, an increase in AI efficiency can lead to an increase in training throughput and energy consumption. The paradox is a result of prevalence scaling faster than efficiency and efficiency driving prevalence.