Microsoft's energy requirements are surging due to its expanding AI infrastructure, leading to increased carbon emissions. The company signed a deal with Vaulted Deep to bury 4.9 million metric tonnes of organic waste, a move viewed as inadequate in addressing heightened sustainability concerns. Its carbon emissions rose by 23.4% compared to 2020, while energy consumption increased by 168%, raising skepticism about its commitment to becoming carbon negative by 2030. The generative AI boom significantly strains data center infrastructures and raises questions about overall energy consumption and sustainability.
Microsoft recently signed a deal with Vaulted Deep to bury over 4.9 million metric tonnes of organic waste in an effort to offset its carbon emissions.
The company's carbon emissions increased by 23.4% compared to its 2020 baseline, driven by the expansion of AI and cloud services.
Despite efforts to improve sustainability, energy use at Microsoft shot up by 168% last year, raising questions about the effectiveness of its strategies.
The generative AI boom is leading to substantial increases in energy consumption and emissions, placing significant burden on global data center infrastructures.
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