French antitrust watchdog warns on AI’s soaring energy and data‑center power

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The Autorité publishes its study on the competition issues surrounding the energy and environmental impact of artificial intelligence

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France’s Autorité de la concurrence released a study on December 17, 2025 examining how AI-driven growth in data centres and electricity use creates new competition issues. The report warns of grid access constraints, rising energy and water consumption, and potential advantages for large U.S. cloud operators locking in low‑carbon power and prime sites.

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