AIBearisharXiv – CS AI · Apr 107/10
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Concentrated siting of AI data centers drives regional power-system stress under rising global compute demand
A new study reveals that AI data centers are becoming a critical driver of electricity demand, with projected consumption doubling to 239-295 TWh by 2030. The concentrated geographic clustering of these facilities in North America, Western Europe, and Asia-Pacific creates significant grid vulnerabilities in regions like Oregon, Virginia, and Ireland, requiring urgent infrastructure planning.