Roundtables: A New Look at AI’s Energy Use

Recorded on May 21, 2025

Big Tech's appetite for energy is growing rapidly as adoption of AI accelerates. But just how much energy does even a single AI query use? And what does it mean for the climate? Hear fromMIT Technology Revieweditor in chief Mat Honan, senior climate reporter Casey Crownhart, and AI reporter James O'Donnell as they explore AI's energy demands now and in the future.

Speakers:Mat Honan, editor in chief, Casey Crownhart, climate reporter, and James O'Donnell, AI reporter.

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