AI isn’t the only thing using data centers. These facilities were built to power the entire internet — streaming platforms, social media, online gaming, cloud services. All of these consume far more energy than everyday AI use.

And honestly, a lot of the noise around “AI consuming too much”😁 feels more political than technical. When you see so many protests popping up at once, it’s hard not to notice the pattern: politicians are nervous about what AI can do, especially when it comes to information, transparency, and how fast people can access knowledge. So the energy argument often ends up being just a convenient cover for deeper fears about losing control over the digital space.