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How much electricity does AI consume? [2025 summary]

42 · Hannah Ritchie · May 5, 2026, 6:21 a.m.
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This post discusses the electricity consumption of AI technologies like ChatGPT, including insights on data centers and their energy footprints. It provides a summary of the data surrounding electricity usage related to AI through 2025.
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