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Pollution from AI data centers could raise US health costs by 2028
A warned impact centers on emissions from gas-fired power generation used to supply electricity for data centers, with costs projected to reach at least $20 billion annually by 2028.
New York Times Business reports that pollution tied to AI data centers could create major health burdens in the United States.
The outlet says a group of former EPA officials warns that additional air pollution from gas-fired power plants needed to run data centers is expected to add at least $20 billion in annual health care costs by 2028.
The warning links data center electricity demand to power-sector emissions, arguing the health cost implications should be considered alongside the growth in AI infrastructure.