How much heat is generated by AI data centres and their locations?

Tech giants, including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, are rapidly expanding AI data centers, contributing to rising local temperatures. A study found that land surface temperatures near these facilities increase by an average of 2 degrees Celsius, affecting over 340 million people within a 10-kilometer radius. AI data centers consume significant energy, projected to nearly double to 945 terawatt hours by 2030, while also generating substantial waste heat that requires advanced cooling systems.

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