AI data centres’ electricity use nears country-scale levels, finds report

· Physicsworld · June 18, 2026, 11:12 a.m.
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Summary
A United Nations report highlights the significant environmental impact of the growing AI industry, noting that electricity consumption by AI data centers is approaching levels comparable to an entire country.
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