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As the UN climate conference in Belém, Brazil, commemorates a decade since the Paris Agreement, the spotlight is on the growing impact of generative AI on the clean energy transition. While nations committed to limiting global warming under the landmark agreement, current progress falls short of stated goals. Discussions at the summit address the complex interplay between the increasing energy demands of AI-driven data centers and the urgent need for cleaner energy sources. The conference also tackles the challenges of disinformation hindering climate action, examines the influence of data centers on global clean energy forecasts, and provides a platform for indigenous protesters demanding stronger climate commitments from world leaders. The summit occurs against a backdrop of some countries, including the US, scaling back renewable energy initiatives, amplifying the urgency of international cooperation and innovative solutions.