AI Driven Energy Use Reaches New High

A report issued by the United Nations University shows that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence use has led to a significant increase in energy and water consumption by data centers. Last year, these centers consumed around 448 trillion watt-hours of electricity—an amount exceeding the consumption of most countries worldwide. The study predicts that by 2030, data centers will account for approximately 3% of global energy consumption, with carbon dioxide emissions rising to about 399 million tons annually due to the expansion of AI applications, especially in training and daily interactions with systems. The sector faces challenges in managing environmental impact amid ongoing rapid developments and intense interactions, despite efforts to improve sustainability and develop more efficient solutions.

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