Statistics raise concerns that rise in demand for data processing driven by #AI could derail climate targets. #Datacentres supporting tech hubs used 21% of #Ireland ’s electricity last year, an increase 20% on 2022 – all homes used 18%.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jul/23/ireland-datacentres-overtake-electricity-use-of-all-homes-combined-figures-show