AI's energy appetite is emerging as a supply chain risk, notes Gartner
· Source: logisticsmgmt.com
In short
Gartner research warns that AI adoption is creating significant supply chain risks due to its massive electricity consumption, which is outpacing global energy infrastructure. The report projects that global data center electricity consumption will more than double by 2030, primarily driven by AI workloads, while electricity prices are rising at nearly twice the inflation rate. This energy demand threatens supply chain continuity, cost stability, and operational resilience as AI adoption, industrial electrification, and population growth account for roughly 90% of global electricity load growth.
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Tags: energy, risk, AI, supply-chain, infrastructure, electricity