The Trump administration's AI Action Plan includes measures to ease regulatory hurdles for building infrastructure to support the growth of artificial intelligence. However, experts predict that electricity consumption from data centers could more than double in the next five years, potentially accounting for almost 9% of U.S. electricity usage by 2030. Additionally, global water consumption related to AI is anticipated to surpass half of the U.K.'s annual usage by 2027. Communities are voicing concerns about data center construction, prompting calls for innovative solutions to balance sustainability and efficiency with technological expansion.
The Trump administration's AI Action Plan aims to cut environmental barriers and streamline permitting for data centers, even as energy and water resources face heavy demand.
Experts estimate data centers could consume nearly 9% of U.S. electricity by 2030, leading to potential strains on the power grid and increased energy costs.
By 2027, AI-related water consumption might equal more than half the annual water use of the U.K., driven by the high resource needs from data centers.
Winning the AI race with China requires innovation and sustainability in data center operations, beyond just reducing regulations.
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