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Brussels to Big Tech: Embrace sustainable AI or go away
- EU Energy Commissioner says data centers must use renewable or nuclear power and cut carbon emissions to power AI growth in Europe.
- Brussels plans a new tech sovereignty package to reduce Europe’s dependence on foreign cloud, AI and chips.
- EU data centers could double electricity use in a decade, raising concerns about energy bills and grid strain.
- Waste heat from servers could heat millions of European homes if reused.
- EU aims for more transparency on data-center energy use as a regulatory focus grows.
- Ireland has the highest per-capita data-center electricity use, signaling energy-security concerns.
- EU plans a sustainability label for data centers evaluating energy efficiency and water use.
- Jørgensen emphasizes sustainability as an advantage for AI operators in Europe.
- The Commission says data centers should help fund energy infrastructure where needed.
- EU faces criticism from industry and governments over draft sustainability criteria.
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