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AI's Energy Demand to Surpass Bitcoin by 2025

5/30/2025

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A striking analysis by Alex de Vries-Gao reveals that by 2025, AI could devour nearly half of the world's data center electricity, eclipsing even Bitcoin mining. Currently responsible for 20% of energy use, AI's demand is set to surge. To grasp its environmental toll, tech companies must prioritize transparency about their energy consumption.

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A striking analysis by Alex de Vries-Gao reveals that by 2025, AI could devour nearly half of the world's data center electricity, eclipsing even Bitcoin mining. Currently responsible for 20% of energy use, AI's demand is set to surge. To grasp its environmental toll, tech companies must prioritize transparency about their energy consumption.