How much CO₂ does AI emit per day?

Short answer

AI-related CO₂e emissions come mainly from the electricity used to train and run models. This counter estimates AI carbon emissions today.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in digital activity, infrastructure, research and everyday workflows.

This indicator helps quantify one aspect of that transformation and makes the underlying trend easier to follow over time.

This estimate multiplies AI-attributable electricity consumption by a carbon intensity factor expressed in kg CO₂e per kWh. Methodology.

What does CO₂e mean?

CO₂e means carbon dioxide equivalent, a standard way to express the impact of greenhouse gases using CO₂ as a reference.

Does this include hardware manufacturing?

The main counter focuses on operational electricity use. Hardware lifecycle impacts may not be fully included.

Why does grid mix matter?

The same electricity use can produce different emissions depending on whether the power comes from coal, gas, nuclear, hydro, wind or solar.