News · 4 June 2026

UN reveals AI's 2030 resource strain: Double power, water

AI data centres are expected to use twice as much power and water by 2030, putting a big strain on global resources. United Nations researchers found this massive increase is due to the growing demand for artificial intelligence. This means AI could consume nearly 3% of the world's electricity and use vast amounts of water.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 June 2026 at 1:01

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