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What we know about energy use at U.S. data centers amid the AI boom
Artificial intelligence has developed rapidly in recent years, with tech companies investing billions of dollars in data centers to help train and run AI models. The expansion of data centers has raised questions on several fronts, including the effect these facilities may have on energy and the environment as the United States seeks an edge in the global AI race.
In this analysis, we’ll take a closer look at data centers and what we know about their potential impact in these areas.
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