<ul><li>AI chatbots and videos consume a significant amount of energy and water.</li><li>A five-second AI video requires energy equivalent to running a microwave for over an hour.</li><li>Data center energy consumption has doubled since 2017, with AI projected to account for half of it by 2028.</li><li>A typical AI chatbot interaction can demand around 2.9 kilowatt-hours of electricity.</li><li>The rise in AI energy costs is not always noticeable to users, making the impact less apparent.</li><li>Data centers, driven by AI demands, are expected to heavily contribute to energy consumption in the future.</li><li>Efforts are underway, such as Microsoft's collaboration with nuclear power plants, to address AI's energy consumption.</li><li>Encouraging data center owners to adopt cleaner energy sources can help mitigate AI's environmental impact.</li><li>Developing more energy-efficient AI chips and cooling systems is essential for reducing AI's carbon footprint.</li><li>As AI technology advances, there is a growing need to plan for sustainable energy infrastructure to support its growth.</li></ul>

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