A notable subset of Gen Z has emerged as critics of AI technology, primarily due to environmental concerns. Alexis Rose Young, a marine biology student, expresses deep worries about the carbon footprint associated with AI, citing significant emissions from data centers. A Goldman Sachs report forecasts that emissions could more than double by 2030. Despite the pervasive use of AI, particularly among millennials, many Gen Zers are conscious of its ecological repercussions and seek to limit their interaction with AI services to minimize harm.
"I personally do really care about the environmental impact with the amount of carbon that AI requires," Young said.
"Thanks to the AI boom, data centers have led to an incredible demand for power, expanding their carbon footprint."
A 2024 Goldman Sachs report indicated that data centers' carbon dioxide emissions could more than double by 2030.
Young tries her best to eliminate AI from her life. She often uses Google to find companies that have integrated AI into their services so that she can turn the features off.
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