The ugly truth behind ChatGPT: AI is guzzling resources at planet-eating rates (The Guardian)

Big tech is playing its part in reaching net zero targets, but its vast new datacentres are run at huge cost to the environment.

The infrastructure used by the “cloud” accounts for more global greenhouse emissions than commercial flights.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/30/ugly-truth-ai-chatgpt-guzzling-resources-environment

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