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In 2024, data centers consumed about 415 TWh of electricity worldwide — ~1.5% of global power demand.
Responsible AI mitigates the environmental impact of generative models—which can consume 10× more energy than traditional search—by optimizing compute usage, implementing semantic caching, and enforcing ethical governance to lower carbon footprints and operational costs.
10×
AI query vs traditional search
79.7M
Tonnes CO₂ from AI data centers (2025)
17B gal
US water for cooling (2023)
$31B
US utility rate increases for AI
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Two scenarios: what happens if we continue as usual vs. if we adopt responsible practices.
Continued exponential growth without responsible AI practices
Widespread adoption of efficient models, caching, rate-limiting, and green compute
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Data source: IEA & Epoch AI projections
Methodology: Linear extrapolation from 2023-2025 trends with 15-20% annual growth rates