The Data Bill: Considering datacentres' hunger for power | Computer Weekly
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The amendment to the Data Bill addresses the urgent need for consultation on datacentre power usage, highlighting that it's curious to neglect their energy efficiency amidst data legislation.
A recent MIT Technology Review indicates that AI emissions are set to skyrocket, with datacentre emissions tripling since 2018 due to growing energy demands.
Research from Harvard and UCLA highlights concerning trends in datacentre energy consumption; every query on AI models contributes significantly to their power draw, often reliant on fossil fuels.
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