Microsoft unveiled its Community-First AI Infrastructure initiative, pledging to cover full electricity costs, reject local property tax breaks, and replenish more water than its data centres consume. The company has been developing the initiative since September 2025, responding to shifting public sentiment observed in Wisconsin, where concerns shifted to electricity
Despite its enormous energy consumption, AI has the potential to deliver significant environmental benefits. Research shows that the technology can improve building efficiency and optimise electric vehicle performance, leading to emissions reductions of up to 20%. This is especially relevant in the context of rising global energy demand and the
Google released detailed data in August 2025 on the energy consumption, carbon emissions, and water usage of its Gemini AI system. Making this one of the most comprehensive disclosures from a tech giant like Google about AI's environmental impact. The company applied a comprehensive methodology when calculating consumption
Hitachi Energy CEO Claudio Facchin warned in July 2025 that sudden energy consumption spikes caused by AI systems pose a significant risk to global power supply stability. The root of the problem lies in the operation of AI data centres, which have extremely intensive but unpredictable energy demands, presenting a
Emmanuel Macron, the French President, announced a €109 billion (£112.5 billion) private sector investment package for artificial intelligence development in France. The announcement came ahead of the Paris AI summit beginning on February 10, 2025, attended by world leaders and technology industry players. The initiative aims to help Europe
