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The Growing Energy Demands of AI and Data Centers
Data centers that power AI systems already account for around 1-1.5% of global electricity use. Continued growth in AI adoption could drive up energy demand substantially. One estimate suggests NVIDIA shipping 1.5 million AI servers by 2027 could use over 85 terawatt-hours annually, more than many small countries consume.