Information and Communications Technology and Policy

Information and Communications Technology and Policy

Information and Communications Technology and Policy ›› 2025, Vol. 51 ›› Issue (5): 58-62.doi: 10.12267/j.issn.2096-5931.2025.05.009

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Energy challenges and suggestions brought by intelligent computing power in the AI era

YANG Jishuang, WANG Huali, YANG Chen   

  1. CTTL Terminal Labs, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, Beijing 100191, China
  • Received:2025-03-20 Online:2025-05-25 Published:2025-06-17

Abstract:

With the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, the demand for intelligent computing power has surged explosively. Nowadays, the energy consumption of intelligent computing centers has become a focal point of attention. This paper deeply analyzes the global and domestic landscape of intelligent computing power, explores the challenges arising from its rapid development in the AI era, such as the sharp increase in energy consumption, the instability of energy supply, and the need to enhance energy utilization efficiency. And this paper proposes corresponding recommendations. The aim is to offer comprehensive and practical guidance for addressing the energy challenges associated with intelligent computing power, thereby promoting the sustainable and coordinated development of the AI industry and the energy sector.

Key words: AI, intelligent computing power, energy consumption

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