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

Google tries balancing AI data center emissions with clean energy efforts. https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/07/googles-ai-buildout-drove-37-increase-in-electricity-use-in-2025/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social