Quarterly data center electricity consumption grew 584% from 291 GWh in Q1 2015 to 1,991 GWh in Q4 2026

Quarterly data center electricity consumption grew 584% from 291 GWh in Q1 2015 to 1,991 GWh in Q4 2026

  • Solumbran@lemmy.worldEnglish
    10·
    2 days ago

    And yet people keep on defending AI because it’s “practical” and makes things a bit faster (sometimes, if you don’t care about the quality or usability of the result)

    • doleoEnglish
      1·
      2 days ago

      In fairness, this is something that’s going to happen whether the serfs appreciate it, or not. But yes, people siding with the oppressor is frustrating, too.