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Data centers needed to fuel AI accounted for about 1.5% of the world’s...
UN chief: Data centers needed to fuel AI accounted for about 1.5% of the world’s electricity consum... Published Jun 23, 2026. Status: Pending. Data centers ac...
Data centers needed to fuel AI accounted for about 1.5% of the world’s electricity consumption in 2025, and will account for nearly 3% of the world’s projected electricity use by 2030
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Data centers account for nearly 3% of the world's projected electricity use
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Original source: apnews.com