Inside Microsoft’s AI Initiatives for Sustainable Energy
Wednesday 12 Mar 2025
Microsoft is accelerating the use of AI for sustainability through investments, infrastructure developments, building workforce capacity and governance
Artificial intelligence (AI) could do a lot for sustainability, but this technology does not come without its challenges.
In February 2025, Microsoft reported a 30% increase in emissions since 2020, primarily due to its AI data centre buildout.
Read more in Energy Digital here
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