Artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT and DeepSeek require immense computing power to train and operate. That demand has sparked a global construction boom of data centres, the physical backbone of AI.
But as billions are poured into ever-larger facilities, is the world ready for the environmental and energy costs of this new digital infrastructure?
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Evi Kiorri is a Brussels-based journalist, multimedia producer, and podcaster with deep experience in European affairs
Evi Kiorri is a Brussels-based journalist, multimedia producer, and podcaster with deep experience in European affairs