In 2023, data centers consumed 4.4 percent of total U.S. electricity — estimates put that share at 6 to 12 percent by 2028. PennFuture attorney Emma Bast breaks down how generative AI drives demand at every stage, from model training through token generation. A single ChatGPT conversation uses as much electricity as charging a phone.
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