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Why IT leaders need to consider AI’s energy footprint
This article is part of the Computer Weekly issue of 24 March 2026
With the availability of generative artificial intelligence, energy usage in datacentres has been rising, which presents a major environmental problem.
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Why IT leaders need to consider AI’s energy footprint
With the availability of generative artificial intelligence, energy usage in datacentres has been rising, which presents a major environmental problem
