AI article
Prioritizing energy intelligence for sustainable growth
Publisher description: Loudoun County, Virginia, once known for its pastoral scenery and proximity to Washington, DC, has earned a more modern reputation in recent years: The area has the highest concentration of data centers on the planet. Ten years ago, these facilities powered email and e-commerce. Today, thanks to the meteoric rise in demand for AI-infused everything,…
MIT Technology Review | Mar 10, 2026 | MIT Technology Review Insights
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For enterprise leaders, energy costs associated with AI and data infrastructure are quickly becoming both a budget concern and a potential bottleneck on growth. Most companies currently tracking and attempting to optimize data center energy consumption are motivated by cost management. Most enterprises still lack the granular data needed for true energy intelligence.
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