Bill Gates insists artificial intelligence will aid in achieving climate goals. Despite concerns increased data centres will put unprecedented strains on green energy supplies, the Microsoft co-founder, 68, argued AI could help countries reduce energy use by improving technology and electricity grid efficiency. He told journalists: “Let’s not go overboard on this. Data centres are, in the most extreme case, a 6 per cent addition (in energy demand), but probably only 2 per cent to 2.5 per cent. “The question is, will AI accelerate a more than 6 per cent reduction? And the answer is: certainly.”…