Microsoft's AI obsession is jeopardizing its climate ambitions
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Microsoft's greenhouse gas emissions were actually around 30 percent higher in fiscal year 2023, showing the challenge in meeting climate goals while pursuing AI leadership.
Training AI models is energy-intensive, creating a dilemma for tech companies like Microsoft pledging climate action while embracing AI.
Microsoft aimed to become carbon negative by slashing emissions and capturing more carbon, but advancements in AI are hindering this goal.
Microsoft president Brad Smith emphasized the increased difficulty in achieving climate goals due to the company's expansion in artificial intelligence.
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