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flag The EU plans strict data center rules by 2026 to cut energy use and emissions, driven by AI growth and climate goals.

flag The European Union is drafting new regulations to curb data center energy use, requiring higher efficiency, renewable energy, and mandatory emissions reporting, aiming to align with climate goals by 2030. flag These rules, expected by 2026, may influence global standards as data centers grow rapidly due to AI demand. flag In Australia, data centers could consume 12% of electricity by 2040, raising grid reliability concerns. flag Meanwhile, major investments in AI infrastructure and data center expansions highlight the tension between digital progress and sustainable energy use, prompting calls for greater user awareness of the environmental cost of digital services.

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