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Why your AI questions are a power and water drain

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The Rising Energy Impacts of Data Centers

This chapter examines the vast scale and energy demands of modern data centers, especially hyperscale facilities, and their increasing role in powering AI technologies. It also discusses projections of energy consumption in regions like Australia and the implications for future energy sourcing, including a potential shift toward nuclear power.

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