Experts warn that the rapid expansion of AI poses severe environmental risks, prompting a call for mandatory energy and water reporting for tech companies' data centres. The National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) report suggests that without effective monitoring and accountability, the increasing computational demands of AI could lead to irreparable environmental damage. Data from major tech firms like Google and Microsoft indicate significant year-on-year increases in water usage, mostly sourced from potable supplies, highlighting the urgent need for legislative action to enhance resource efficiency in data centre operations.
With AI systems growing at an unprecedented rate, it is essential for tech companies to report their energy and water usage for data centres to mitigate environmental harm.
The NEPC report emphasizes the increasing energy consumption of AI, urging mandatory reporting on resources used by tech companies to promote sustainability.
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