Hey there! Did you know that the computers that help run artificial intelligence (AI) need a LOT of energy? Imagine the electricity used by 100,000 homes—that’s how much a typical AI data center uses! 😲
The United Nations’ leader, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, is concerned about this. He says that by 2030, these data centers might use as much electricity as the entire country of Japan does today! That’s a huge amount! 🏙️➡️💡
Guterres is asking all big tech companies to power their data centers with 100% renewable energy by 2030. That means using energy from the sun 🌞, wind 🌬️, and other natural sources that don’t harm our planet.
He also mentioned that AI can actually help make our energy systems better and more efficient. So, AI isn’t just part of the problem; it can be part of the solution, too! 🤖❤️🌎
Right now, data centers use about 1.5% of all the electricity in the world. If we don’t make changes, that number could more than double soon. But if we work together and use renewable energy, we can help keep our Earth healthy and green! 🌳💚
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
