<ul><li>AI could surpass Bitcoin mining in energy consumption by the end of 2025, using close to half of all electricity consumed by data centers globally.</li><li>Estimates from Alex de Vries-Gao, a PhD candidate at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, suggest that AI already accounts for up to a fifth of data centers' electricity use.</li><li>The exact energy consumption of AI is uncertain, as big tech companies have not shared specific data. Researchers are projecting based on the supply chain of specialized computer chips for AI.</li><li>Despite efficiency gains, AI's energy consumption is increasing, prompting the need for closer examination of its impact on electricity usage.</li></ul>

AI could consume more power than Bitcoin by the end of 2025

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