Analysis of the Impact on Energy Demand Resulting from the Use of Artificial Intelligence

Abstract

Currently, the demand for data centers is growing rapidly worldwide, as is the demand for energy. A key factor of this growing demand for energy is directly related to Artificial Intelligence, specifically in the training of its generative model, requiring the processing of big data sets for long periods of time. The objective of this paper is to explore information about energy demand trends and artificial intelligence, based on estimates and/or projections forecasts from different research sources. The text highlights that this connection between data and electricity underscores the need for a robust, reliable and diverse energy infrastructure that will adequately respond to the growing demand of modern data centers. At the same time, it recognizes that significant uncertainty remains about the future impact of Artificial Intelligence, since the technology must overcome numerous challenges that are likely to constrain its deployment and development in the coming years; within this context, technology companies emerge as the most important energy actors. This report is based on the analysis of new datasets and consultations with policymakers, the energy sector, the energy industry, and international experts.