AI doubles data centers' energy needs by 2030

The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that data centers will require double the energy by 2030 due to the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This increase, totaling 945 terawatt-hours, is driven by the massive upgrades to data centers to support more powerful AI applications, according to the IEA's report. The energy demand is projected to be greater than Japan's current annual electricity consumption. The IEA acknowledges the difficulty in forecasting, citing uncertainties in AI adoption speed and energy efficiency improvements. The report also notes AI's potential benefits and the tech industry's renewed interest in nuclear power to meet the growing energy needs.