Overview

• Google's emissions have surged by 50% since 2019 due to increased energy demands from AI operations.
• Data centers powering AI require vast amounts of electricity and water, straining resources and environmental goals.
• The company's 2030 net-zero emissions target is at risk as AI adoption grows and energy consumption rises.
• Efforts to mitigate emissions include investments in renewable energy and more efficient computing infrastructure.
• Experts warn that AI's environmental impact could double energy usage, comparable to a country like Japan.