Morgan Stanley projects U.S. data center carbon emissions will triple by 2030, driven by AI advancements. The report forecasts 2.5 billion metric tons of emissions annually, with 60% linked to energy use and the rest from construction and materials. AI is fueling rapid data center expansion, contributing to a jump in carbon footprints. Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google face challenges in balancing AI investments with sustainability goals, potentially needing $45 billion for carbon capture solutions.