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AI surge fuels energy rethink as data centre demand surges

AI could supercharge electricity demand as data centres grow more power-hungry and persistent

Staff Writer
Data centres are pushing electricity use to old highs

Data centres are pushing electricity use to old highs | Credits: Shutterstock

Australia's electricity demand is climbing sharply after more than a decade of stagnation, driven by electrification across households, transport and industry — but experts believe artificial intelligence...

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