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As AI becomes part of everyday life, it brings a hidden climate cost

As AI becomes ubiquitous, the power demand for data centers increases, leading to grid reliability problems for people living nearby

FILE – A data center owned by Amazon Web Services, front right, is under construction next to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Berwick, Pa., on Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, file)
FILE – A data center owned by Amazon Web Services, front right, is under construction next to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Berwick, Pa., on Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, file)
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As AI becomes a part of everyday life, its massive energy and water needs are coming more into focus.

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