United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for artificial intelligence companies to publicly reveal the environmental consequences of their operations. Guterres highlighted the significant and increasing energy demands of data centres, which power AI technologies, as a growing concern amid the global climate crisis. He emphasized the need for accountability as the AI sector expands rapidly. The UN chief’s statement urges companies to proactively disclose their energy usage and overall environmental footprint. This push for transparency aims to address the potentially substantial contribution of AI infrastructure to rising energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Guterres believes open reporting is crucial for mitigating the environmental impact of this burgeoning industry and ensuring sustainable development.