"Data center electricity usage has more than doubled since 2018, potentially reaching 12% of U.S. electricity by 2028, reflecting the explosive growth of AI technology."
"There’s so much difference in the industry between when we looked at it in 2016 and when we look at it now, highlighting the unprecedented increase in energy demands due to AI developments," said Arman Shehabi.
"Companies have invested billions into expanding data centers post-ChatGPT, with tech giants like Google and Microsoft planning massive capital expenditures to support AI innovations."
"The report emphasizes the need for precise methods to measure the surge in data center electricity demand driven by the AI boom, addressing future projections."
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