Letter: Energy footprint of AI is big and growing fast

Letter: Energy footprint of AI is big and growing fast

12 Graphs That Explain the State of AI in 2025

If you read the news about AI, you may feel bombarded with conflicting messages: AI is booming. AI is a bubble. AI’s current techniques and architectures will keep producing breakthroughs. AI is on an unsustainable path and needs radical new ideas. AI is going to take your job. AI is mostly good for turning your […] The post 12 Graphs That Explain the State of AI in 2025 appeared first on OODAloop.

A look at the state of AI in 2025 across training and inference costs, carbon footprint, investment activity, bills proposed in the US, and more (Eliza Strickland/IEEE Spectrum)

Eliza Strickland / IEEE Spectrum:A look at the state of AI in 2025 across training and inference costs, carbon footprint, investment activity, bills proposed in the US, and moreStanford's AI Index tracks performance, investment, public opinion, and moreIf you read the news about AI, you may feel bombarded with conflicting messages: AI is booming.

A look at the state of AI in 2025 across training and inference costs, carbon footprint, investment activity, bills proposed in the US, and more

Eliza Strickland / IEEE Spectrum: A look at the state of AI in 2025 across training and inference costs, carbon footprint, investment activity, bills proposed in the US, and more  —  Stanford's AI Index tracks performance, investment, public opinion, and more  —  If you read the news about AI, you may feel bombarded with conflicting messages: AI is booming.

Artificial intelligence: How much energy does AI use?

Artificial intelligence is transforming our lives, reshaping sectors such as education, healthcare, the environment, and the workplace. It enhances accessibility with assistive technologies for people with disabilities. However, AI’s rapid development raises concerns over its ethical implications and environmental footprint. This article explores AI’s energy consumption and ongoing efforts to reduce its environmental impact. Understanding AI’s e…

Stanford HAI Publishes 2025 Artificial Intelligence Index Report

Direct to Full Text Report  456 pages; PDF. From Stanford HAI (Top 10 Takeaways From the Report): 1. AI performance on demanding benchmarks continues to improve. In 2023, researchers introduced new benchmarks—MMMU, GPQA, and SWE-bench—to test the limits of advanced AI systems. Just a year later, performance sharply increased: scores rose by 18.8, 48.9, and 67.3 percentage points on MMMU, GPQA, and SWE-bench, respectively. Beyond benchmarks, AI s…