AI's Dirty Secret: The Environmental Cost of Tech's Brightest Star

Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP -

Is your favorite AI tool secretly fueling climate change?

The rapid rise of AI demands significant energy, raising concerns about its environmental impact. As AI scales, data centers filled with power-hungry GPUs strain our energy grids and increase carbon emissions.

Despite tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft pledging sustainability, their AI advancements push them past their emissions targets. This issue isn't isolated to AI; other tech activities like streaming video and gaming also have substantial energy footprints.

Balancing AI innovation with environmental responsibility is critical. Can we develop sustainable AI practices without compromising progress or the planet's health?

Read the full article on The Verge.

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