Will AI Crash Our Power Grids?

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AI News
May 26, 2025

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⚡ AI Brief: AI's Growing Energy Appetite


AI is smart—but it might not be sustainable. Experts warn that by 2027, AI data centers could consume more power than entire countries like Sweden or Argentina.

🔋 The Big Numbers

  • AI could double data center energy use by 2026.

  • Just AI servers alone may use up to 134 TWh annually.

  • Google’s carbon emissions jumped 48​% since 2019—AI is a big reason why.

🌍 Why It Matters

  • Power grids aren't ready for this spike.

  • Water usage for AI cooling? Could hit 6.6 b​illion cubic meters.

  • Tech giants are scrambling—from nuclear bets to green energy plays.

The question isn’t just “How smart can AI g​et?”—it’s “Can the planet handle it?”

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Catch you tomorrow,

The AI News Team

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