How the Rise of AI is Impacting Energy Consumption and What Can Be Done to Ensure a Greener Future
Introduction:
A large increase in energy consumption due to the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) has resulted from AI advances.
AI’s Energy Demands:
Models as heavy as ChatGPT require a huge amount of electricity.
The electric power needed by a single AI question can be 10 times higher than the electricity consumed for an ordinary Google search.
Impact on Power Grids:
AI energy use is spiking, straining power grids
Data centre-building new es can take 1-2 years while scaling up power grids might last over four years.
Geographical Concentration:
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