AI Data Centers Pose Regulatory Challenge, Jeopardizing Climate Goals, StudyAI Data Centers Pose Regulatory Challenge, Jeopardizing Climate Goals, Study

New research paper calls for binding renewable energy and efficiency targets for data centers amid the AI boom

With demand for AI and large-scale data processing skyrocketing, the environmental impact of data centers – which serve as the backbone of these operations – is also increasing.

A new research paper examining the environmental and regulatory landscape highlighted a pressing need for policies addressing the rising energy and water usage associated with AI data centers

The report highlights gaps in both EU and US frameworks and proposes 12 actionable steps, including binding renewable energy and efficiency targets, to align the sector with global climate goals.

Read the full story from our sister publication Data Center Knowledge.