IT Sustainability Think Tank: The energy challenge of AI datacentres in 2024 and beyond | Computer Weekly
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The rise of generative AI is leading to an unprecedented demand for energy, with AI datacentres expected to increase electricity consumption by 160% in the next three years.
By 2027, 40% of AI datacentres will face operational constraints due to power shortages, threatening to overwhelm utility providers and disrupt energy availability.
Rising energy costs are expected to drive up operational expenses for AI products and services, impacting organizations across various industries.
The reliance on fossil fuels in the short term by many datacentres is increasing their carbon footprints, ultimately delaying progress toward sustainability objectives.
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