AI, Energy and Climate: Laura Cozzi: IEA's Energy and AI Report
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AI and Energy: A Growing Demand
This chapter addresses the findings of a significant report from a major energy organization on the impact of AI on energy consumption, focusing on the electricity demand of data centers. Despite accounting for only 1.5% of global electricity use, data centers are expected to drive substantial growth in demand, necessitating collaboration between tech and energy sectors to address infrastructure needs. Additionally, the chapter highlights the trend of computing shifting to edge devices and the implications for energy consumption and efficiency.
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