AI's Rising Energy Consumption Threatens Environment

A recent study predicts that by the end of 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) will surpass Bitcoin in global data center electricity usage. While concerns over Bitcoin's energy consumption have been in the spotlight, AI's power demand is set to reach 23 gigawatts, equivalent to 201 terawatt-hours annually. Big tech companies like Google and Microsoft are driving this trend, with AI being the main driver of their increasing electricity consumption and carbon emissions. Unlike Bitcoin, AI's energy consumption is shrouded in secrecy, making it difficult to assess the true impact. By tracking semiconductor production, it was revealed that companies like Nvidia and AMD could consume 3.8 GW of power solely from AI chip production. With plans for further capacity expansion, AI's energy demand is expected to continue rising. This poses a significant threat to the environment, as AI becomes the most profitable sector in the tech industry, overshadowing the entire crypto market. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news