AI's Massive Energy Appetite Sparks Concerns Over Environmental Impact
• ChatGPT uses 17,000 times more electricity daily than an average US household • Widespread AI adoption could lead to massive energy drain; Google search with AI could consume 29 billion kWh per year • A single AI server can consume more power than over a dozen UK households • By 2027, AI sector could use 85-134 terawatt-hours annually - up to 0.5% of global electricity • Environmental impact of AI's energy use is a growing concern as development continues