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An AI Search Can Use 10 Times the Energy

One widely cited estimate suggests that a ChatGPT search can use 10 times the electrical energy of a Google search. Behind an instant answer can be a large demand for power.

AI's Hidden Electricity Demand

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The Demand Is Rising Fast

Data centers run the systems behind AI. The International Energy Agency projected that electricity demand from data centers, AI, and cryptocurrency could double by 2026.

AI's Hidden Electricity Demand

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