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AI-Powered DLSS 5 Causes GPU Overheating and Hardware Damage During Testing

September 6, 2026
oecd:2026-09-06-6ddfView source ↗

What happened

Multiple reports indicate that testing NVIDIA's AI-based DLSS 5 technology in the game NBA 2K27 led to excessive power consumption, causing the GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card's power connector to overheat and melt. The incident resulted in significant hardware damage, highlighting risks associated with AI-driven performance enhancements.

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OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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AI-Powered DLSS 5 Causes GPU Overheating and Hardware Damage During Testing
2026-09-06