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How much electricity does AI consume? [2025 summary] (opens in new tab)

Covered by Rod McLaren: Words that workDiscussed on Substack

What share of electricity is consumed by data centres? What's the energy footprint of ChatGPT and other chatbots?

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AI sweat: Chris Preist on data centre emissions - Rod McLaren: Words that work

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