AI already uses as much energy as a small country. It’s only the beginning.

The energy needed to support data storage is expected to double by 2026. You can do something to stop it.

IEA estimates that, added together, this usage represented almost 2 percent of global energy demand in 2022 — and that demand for these uses could double by 2026

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AI already uses as much energy as a small country. It’s only the beginning.

Google reports 50 per cent jump in emissions due to AI energy use

Google's greenhouse gas emissions have increased by half over the last five years due to the energy demands of artificial intelligence.

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Google reports 50 per cent jump in emissions due to AI energy use