India, Feb. 22 -- Germany's Federal Digital Minister, Karsten Wildberger, said the country can manage the near-term surge in electricity demand fuelled by artificial intelligence but will need more durable, long-term solutions to sustain future growth.

Speaking to dpa at the end of the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Wildberger said discussions were already underway at the European level.

He pointed to talks he had held with Norway in the Indian capital, noting the country's geographical advantage in renewable energy, particularly hydropower.

Experts warn that the rapid expansion of large data centres as part of the AI boom will significantly increase electricity demand.

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