The Energy Demand of AI

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) significantly increases energy consumption, primarily sourced from fossil fuels, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. As AI technology advances, it threatens to overshadow other major energy-consuming sectors, potentially making it one of the largest users of energy. Countries like the United States, China, India, and the EU, responsible for a significant portion of the world's emissions, are at the forefront of AI development, raising concerns about their climate commitments. Without addressing AI's escalating energy demands, achieving climate change goals will become increasingly challenging.