The Energy and Emission Impact of AI Data Centers in the U.S.

The current AI boom is consuming vast amounts of energy, particularly in the United States. A report from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health examined 2,132 data centers in the U.S., which amounts to 78% of all such facilities in the country. These centers, filled with rows of servers, are used to train … Read more

Balancing AI’s Energy Consumption and Sustainability Potential

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are no longer new concepts, but the discussion about AI’s energy consumption is more relevant than ever. AI’s rapid development and spread have the potential to fundamentally change many aspects of life and business. In the IT and software sectors, AI systems are increasingly used to handle complex tasks … Read more