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Alberta's plan to invest $100 billion in AI data centre infrastructure over the next five years remains intact despite recent market fluctuations triggered by the launch of DeepSeek's AI chatbot. The introduction of this new technology has raised questions about the U.S. dominance in AI, as DeepSeek claims its model operates at lower costs while maintaining performance. Alberta's government emphasizes that the demand for AI data centres will likely increase, not decrease, as more models emerge in the market.
The province's strategy includes leveraging its deregulated electricity market and cold climate to attract data centre operators. Experts warn, however, that the expansion of AI infrastructure could lead to increased carbon emissions, potentially conflicting with Alberta's carbon-neutral goals by 2050. The government reassures stakeholders that commitments to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards will guide the development of these facilities.
• Alberta's AI data centre plans remain unaffected by DeepSeek's chatbot launch.
• DeepSeek's model challenges U.S. AI dominance with lower-cost performance.
AI data centres are essential for supporting the computational needs of artificial intelligence applications.
Hyperscalers refer to large-scale cloud service providers that require significant data centre resources.
Carbon capture technology aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industrial processes, relevant to Alberta's sustainability goals.
DeepSeek is a Chinese tech startup that recently launched an AI chatbot, impacting market perceptions.
TransAlta is a Calgary-based energy company exploring partnerships with hyperscalers for AI data centre operations.
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