AI's Growing Energy Needs Boost Electricity Demand

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AI data centers, especially those using GPUs for training large language models, consume significantly more energy than traditional data centers.

AI could account for 0.5% of global electricity use by 2027, equivalent to Argentina's annual consumption.

U.S. electricity demand could rise by 20% by 2030 due to AI, with data centers potentially using 8% of U.S. energy by then.

The surge in AI-driven energy consumption is leading to higher carbon emissions, challenging tech companies' sustainability goals.

The rapid growth of AI data centers is expected to continue, with significant implications for global energy infrastructure and environmental impact.

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