The rise of AI is driving electricity consumption in data centers.

The global expansion of data centers is accelerating significantly due to the use of artificial intelligence (AI), with notable consequences for energy consumption.

Contents:
• Data Center Power Consumption in AI Applications
• The choice of location determines the climate footprint of data centers.
• Global emissions are significantly higher than previous estimates.
• Damage from climate change and water consumption could double.
• The key lies in the energy mix.
A recent study by credit insurer Allianz Trade shows: The climate impact of digital infrastructure has so far been underestimated and is likely to increase significantly in the coming years unless effective measures are taken to counter it.

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