AI companies should release environmental impact, commit to clean energy, says UN chief (opens original article in a new tab)

UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged AI companies to disclose environmental impacts and commit to renewable energy by 2030, as data centers' energy consumption rises and climate concerns grow.

• UN Secretary-General calls for AI companies to disclose environmental impact including carbon pollution, water, and land use
• AI companies urged to commit to 100% renewable energy by 2030 for their operations
• Data centers powering AI consume 1.5% of global electricity and are projected to reach 3% by 2030
• Renewable energy meets 27% of data center electricity needs with coal at 30% according to IEA