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  • Examining the Impact of AI on the Energy Grid
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    Examining the Impact of AI on the Energy Grid

    • DRDr. Rebecca Bosco
    10 min read2,401 words

    ICT Today — January/February/March 2025 (Vol. 46, No. 1) · p. 24

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Data Centers
    • Sustainability

    In 2024, the discourse surrounding data centers and their operators underwent a significant transformation, propelled by the burgeoning influence of artificial intelligence (AI). This shift was primarily driven by an exponential surge in energy demand from AI-enhanced data centers. Currently, AI applications are estimated to consume between 10% and 20% of the electricity utilized by data centers, and as adoption across industries grows, this percentage will increase.

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