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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of modern society, revolutionizing industries, enhancing daily life, and driving economic growth. From virtual assistants to advanced data analytics, AI applications are diverse and continue to expand rapidly. However, this rapid growth comes with significant environmental implications, particularly concerning energy consumption and carbon emissions. As AI technologies become more prevalent, understanding and mitigating their environmental impact is crucial for sustainable development. A typical AI data center, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), uses as much power as 100,000 households right now, but the largest centers currently being constructed will consume 20 times that amount.

The Energy Demands of AI

AI models, especially large-scale ones,

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