Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the landscape of data centers, with the increasing demand for computational power to support innovative technologies like generative AI and autonomous systems pushing existing facilities to their limits.
According to management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, data centers are projected to consume 35 gigawatts of power annually by 2030, a significant increase from the 17 GW recorded in 2022.
Vivian Lee, a managing director and partner at Boston Consulting Group, highlights the transformative impact of AI on data centers, emphasizing the shift from traditional infrastructure supporting enterprise IT to infrastructure tailored to meet the escalating demands of AI, particularly in handling large language models.
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Graham Merriman, the leader of Rogers-O’Brien Construction’s data center projects, notes that AI is driving significant changes in the design and construction of data centers, particularly in terms of density. There is a trend towards packing more computing power and energy into smaller spaces, leading to a redesign of supporting infrastructure, especially cooling systems.
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