AI is fueling a surge in electricity demand, but Google has a solution: More AI
New partnership to facilitate 'efficiency and affordability'
AI sucks down a lot of electricity, and Google's all-in on AI. In July, Google's 2024 environmental report revealed that the company's emissions had risen nearly 50 percent since 2019, primarily due to increased electricity use at AI data centers. Today, the company announced a partnership aimed at creating a "smarter, more reliable electricity system" — by leveraging more AI.
