Warum Technologiegiganten wie Microsoft, Amazon, Google und Meta stark auf Atomkraft setzen

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>Data centers powering artificial intelligence and cloud computing are pushing energy demand and production to new limits. Global electricity use could rise as much as 75% by 2050, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, with the tech industry’s [AI ambitions](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/04/data-centers-how-big-tech-intends-to-power-ais-thirst-for-energy.html) driving much of the surge.

>Data centers powering AI and cloud computing could soon grow so large that [they could use more electricity than entire cities.](https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/23/data-centers-powering-ai-could-use-more-electricity-than-entire-cities.html#:~:text=Data%20centers%20powering%20artificial%20intelligence%20could%20use%20more%20electricity%20than%20entire%20cities&text=The%20campuses%20could%20grow%20so,to%20meet%20their%20power%20needs.)

>As leaders in the AI race push for further technological advancements and deployment, many are finding their energy needs increasingly at odds with their sustainability goals.

>“A new data center that needs the same amount of electricity as say, Chicago, cannot just build its way out of the problem unless they understand their power needs,” said Mark Nelson, managing director of Radiant Energy Group. “Those power needs. Steady, straight through, 100% power, 24 hours a day, 365,” he added.