Fengqi You
Coverage of Fengqi You in the Nexus archive.
- UN calculates nation-sized environmental footprints for AI and data centers
A UN University report reveals that global data centers consumed 448 trillion watt-hours of electricity in 2023, exceeding all but 10 countries, with CO2 emissions comparable to Argentina. By 2030, energy use and pollution from data centers are projected to double as AI adoption grows, accounting for nearly 3% of global electricity use.
- UN calculates nation-sized environmental footprints for AI and data centers
A UN University report reveals that global data centers' energy use and carbon emissions rival those of major countries, with projections showing a near doubling by 2030 driven by AI growth. The report highlights 448 trillion watt-hours of electricity used in 2023, equivalent to all but 10 countries, and warns of significant water consumption and CO2 emissions comparable to Argentina.