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=== European Union ===
In the European Union, the Energy Efficiency Directive introduced reporting obligations for large data centres. The European Commission has stated that a European database collects information relevant to the energy performance and water footprint of data centres, and that a delegated regulation sets out the information and key performance indicators for the reporting scheme.
EU member states also maintain national AI strategies, some of which include references to sustainability, energy efficiency, or environmental applications of AI.
==== France ====
France's AI strategy documents have discussed AI in relation to ecological transition and environmental applications, including the use of digital infrastructure and data for environmental policy.
==== Germany ====
Germany's national AI strategy includes sections on the environmental impacts of AI and on research into energy-efficient and sustainable AI applications.
==== Italy ====
Italy's national AI strategy documents include sustainability-related priorities and discuss AI applications in areas such as environment, infrastructure, and sustainable development goals.
== See also ==
Workplace impact of artificial intelligence
Environmental impact of bitcoin
Environmental impact of computers
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== References ==