One very important aspect could be emphasised even more clearly in this video: #AI’s driving up #EnergyConsumption

„The #InternationalEnergyAgency estimates that #Datacentres’ total #Electricity consumption could double from 2022 levels to 1,000 TWh (terawatt hours) in 2026, equivalent to the #EnergyDemand of #Japan.“

https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jun/29/ai-drive-brings-microsofts-green-moonshot-down-to-earth-in-west-london

AI drive brings Microsoft’s ‘green moonshot’ down to earth in west London

Tech firm’s bid to remove more CO2 than it produces is being tested as AI spawns new energy-hungry datacentres

^{Dan Milmo (The Guardian)}