Data centres which power generative AI can be sustainable in the long run: Experts

Data centres require immense amounts of power to function, which lead to carbon emissions.

- Hind Aldah [e-mail]

However, some sustainability leaders say that data centres, which power generative artificial intelligence, can actually be sustainable in the long run.

Data centres are specialised physical buildings which store computer systems and the like. These centres are also used to train Al models. According to a Goldman Sachs Research, power demand from datacentres, driven by Al, will increase 50 per cent by 2027 and up to 165 per cent by 2030.