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Google’s AI buildout drove 37% increase in electricity use in 2025

Ars Technica / 02 July 2026 / 11h ago
Google’s AI buildout drove 37% increase in electricity use in 2025
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Google tries balancing AI data center emissions with clean energy efforts.
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