AI and the Invisible Energy Flow: Why Transparency and Equal Metrics Are Becoming Critical

AI and the Invisible Energy Flow: Why  Transparency and Equal Metrics Are  Becoming Critical-image

9 October 2025, DCpedia, Marco Verzijl

Article: AI and the Invisible Energy Flow: Why Transparency and Equal Metrics Are Becoming Critical

The discussion about the energy consumption of artificial intelligence (AI)
in data centers is no longer academic. While the world is fascinated by
the possibilities of generative AI, electricity demand is quietly growing
explosively. The reality is that today's digital progress is directly
translated into a physical energy demand that puts pressure on existing
infrastructures.