Over 100 organizations, led by prominent advocacy groups like Amnesty International, have called for the AI industry to address its harmful environmental impacts. Their open letter highlights how AI systems are increasing emissions and reliance on non-renewable resources, while calling for infrastructure powered by renewable energy sources. With projections indicating that global data center electricity consumption may double by 2026, the letter stresses the urgency for tech companies and governments to ensure sustainable practices to prevent exacerbating public health issues and resource depletion.
AI can never be a 'climate solution' if it runs on fossil fuels.
Global data center electricity consumption could double to over 1,000 terawatts by 2026 - equivalent to Japan's annual electricity use.
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