Recorded on May 21, 2025 Big Tech’s appetite for energy is growing rapidly as adoption of AI accelerates. But just how much energy does even a single AI query use? And what does it mean for the climate? Hear from MIT Technology Review editor in chief Mat Honan, senior climate reporter Casey Crownhart, and AI reporter James O’Donnell as they explore AI’s energy demands now and in the future. Speakers: Mat Honan, editor in chief, Casey Crownhart, climate reporter, and James O’Donnell, AI reporter. Related Coverage: Power Hungry: AI and our energy future We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard. Everything you need to know about estimating AI’s energy and emissions burden These four charts sum up the state of AI and energy #roundtables #new #look #ais #energy