Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Business
Marion Rae

SHOCKING: Rise of artificial intelligence creates heavy workload - You Need To See This

The massive data centres of the future pose a challenge in meeting energy needs, an expert says. (HANDOUT/PR HONNER)

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) will spawn sprawling data centres and could threaten essential services without major changes, a leading company warns.

Data centres account for approximately four per cent of Australia's energy usage each year but that is set to soar as AI takes hold in entertainment, banking, healthcare, transport and manufacturing.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.