Document Type : Original Article
Authors
Department of Economics, Fi.C., Islamic Azad University, Firoozkooh, Iran.
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the growth trajectory of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and assess its impact on energy consumption in the United States, with the intention of deriving implications for Iran. To measure the level of AI development, two proxy indicators were employed: the number of AI-related patents and the share of AI patents in total registered patents. A logistic growth function was used to model the technology growth, given its suitability for describing saturating growth patterns. The findings indicate that both indicators exhibit rapid growth, with the midpoint of growth estimated to occur in 2024 for both cases. The saturation level for the number of patents is projected around 2050, while the saturation for the share of AI patents is anticipated by 2060. Subsequently, using two forecasting scenarios, the impact of AI growth on energy consumption was examined. The results of energy demand modeling, using a structural time series model, reveal that AI-related variables have a positive and significant effect on energy consumption. These findings offer valuable insights for AI investment strategies in Iran and highlight that the expansion of data centers and related infrastructure—currently in its early stages in Iran—could substantially increase energy demand.
Keywords
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth
- Energy Consumption
- Logistic Growth Modeling
- Structural Time Series Analysis
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