This has led to a boom in data centre construction across the US and globally. The World Economic Forum reports energy consumption by data centres in Europe is predicted to triple by 2030, requiring large increases in power supply. While the energy requirements of generative AI may be contributing to a power consumption problem, AI is also set to be part of the solution. The Marks & Clerk AI report 2024 shines a spotlight on the role AI-powered innovation can play and is already playing in the green transition. 2023 saw a 35% growth in green AI patent publications at the European Patent Office, significantly higher than the trend for AI overall.

Source: Washington Post November 15, 2024 10:21 UTC