Big Tech, AI, Energy: The Quest for Sustainability
As demand for artificial intelligence (AI) skyrockets, Big Tech companies face the immense challenge of powering their data centers without exacerbating climate change. Driven by the computational intensity of training and running complex models, AI's rapid growth is forcing a re-evaluation of energy sources, creating a delicate balance between developing renewable energy and relying on the immediate availability of fossil fuels. This tension highlights the broader impact of AI's energy footprint on global environmental goals and strains on local power grids.