Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centers are consuming global power and freshwater at unprecedented scales, raising environmental concerns. A new UN report highlights the significant resource demands of AI infrastructure.

• AI data centers could consume 3 percent of the world's electricity by 2030, and last year consumed enough water to fill 1.8 million Olympic-sized pools.
• Key organizations involved include the United Nations University’s Institute for Water, Environment and Health and the London School of Economics.
• Despite its potential to accelerate climate solutions, AI's physical infrastructure, including data centers, requires substantial energy and water, prompting calls for greater transparency from AI companies.