Datacentres are a ticking timebomb. We must make sure AI’s benefits outweigh the costs | Nicki Hutley

The rapid growth of datacentres worldwide highlights a critical intersection between technological advancement and environmental sustainability. These energy-intensive facilities, essential for powering AI, are major contributors to climate change, water usage, and economic inflation. As we celebrate AI's potential benefits, we must critically assess whether these advancements justify the environmental costs and broader societal impacts. This debate underscores the urgent need for sustainable practices to ensure that the benefits of AI don't come at an unsustainable environmental price.