This year’s Earth Day arrives at a pivotal moment for the digital economy. AI acceleration is driving a surge in demand for compute, and in turn, a surge in demand for energy. This is a sustainability issue, but it’s more than just that: It’s a scaling challenge. The availability, cost and carbon impact of energy are quickly becoming defining constraints on how and where AI can be deployed. Some organizations are beginning to question whether their sustainability commitments can keep pace with AI-driven growth. A recent custom survey from 451 Research, S&P Global found that 39% of respondents either “agreed” or…

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