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Pew Research Warns AI Data Centers Could Double U.S. Power Use by 2030
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Pew Research reports AI data centers use 4% of U.
A new Pew Research Center report estimates AI data centers now account for 4% of U.S. electricity consumption, with demand projected to more than double by 2030. Major contributors include Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Meta. Policymakers are urged to incentivize renewable integration and grid optimization. The study warns uncontrolled energy growth could strain infrastructure and offset sustainability gains from green AI initiatives.