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fromHackernoon
2 weeks ago

Quantum Firepower and Rising Energy Costs: Is the Future of Computing Heating Up the Planet? | HackerNoon

Quantum computing's energy demands pose significant environmental challenges due to cooling systems and resource extraction.
#data-centers
fromFortune Asia
6 days ago
Tech industry

Data centers guzzle huge amounts of power-and that might end up supercharging investment in renewable energy, executives argue

Startup companies
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Goldman Sachs Loves 4 Recession-Proof High-Yield Utility Dividend Stocks

Data centers' continuous electricity consumption leads to growth in utility stocks' demand, seen as recession-resistant investments.
Environment
fromIT Pro
3 months ago

Enterprises face delicate balancing act with data center sustainability goals

High energy consumption and resource constraints challenge data center sustainability.
A shift in thinking about infrastructure is needed for cost and sustainability optimization.
fromFortune Asia
6 days ago
Tech industry

Data centers guzzle huge amounts of power-and that might end up supercharging investment in renewable energy, executives argue

Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Political Battle Is Brewing Over Data Centers

Data centers face increasing local opposition due to their environmental impact, with mounting resistance from communities across the United States.
fromIT Pro
3 months ago
Environment

Enterprises face delicate balancing act with data center sustainability goals

more#data-centers
#ai
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

How much energy does AI really use? The answer is surprising - and a little complicated

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

How much energy does AI really use? The answer is surprising - and a little complicated

more#ai
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 weeks ago

Why 'devastating' climate control rules for museum collections need a rethink

In the 1970s two scientists at the British Museum and the National Gallery in London did some research and made recommendations to their institutions based on the requirements of the HVAC system to maintain human comfort.
Environment
Agriculture
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Amazon Is Building a Gigantic Computing Facility to Match the Human Brain

Amazon is aggressively investing in AI data centers in Indiana and Mississippi to compete in the AI landscape.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Google's emissions up 51% as AI electricity demand derails efforts to go green

Google's carbon emissions have increased significantly, primarily due to the energy demands of AI and insufficient progress in reducing supply chain emissions.
#artificial-intelligence
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
3 months ago

AI Burning Bubble Doomsday?

AI doomsday scenarios should focus less on unrealistic threats like Skynet and more on imminent dangers like the environmental impact of AI energy consumption.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Cool Site Shows Exactly Which Books Zuckerberg's Minions Illegally Downloaded to Train Meta's AI

AI promises revolutionary change but demands excessive energy and data, straining both finances and ethical considerations.
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
3 months ago

AI Burning Bubble Doomsday?

AI doomsday scenarios should focus less on unrealistic threats like Skynet and more on imminent dangers like the environmental impact of AI energy consumption.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Cool Site Shows Exactly Which Books Zuckerberg's Minions Illegally Downloaded to Train Meta's AI

AI promises revolutionary change but demands excessive energy and data, straining both finances and ethical considerations.
more#artificial-intelligence
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

The Rise of Energy and Water Consumption Using AI Models, and How It Can Be Reduced

AI's energy and water consumption necessitates sustainable practices to mitigate environmental impact.
#ai-models
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Scientists Just Found Something Unbelievably Grim About Pollution Generated by AI

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Scientists Just Found Something Unbelievably Grim About Pollution Generated by AI

Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The environmental impact of LLMs: Here's how OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Anthropic stack up

AI companies are reluctant to share data on their environmental impact, but a new study offers clearer insights into AI's ecological footprint.
more#ai-models
#generative-ai
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
3 months ago

Spotlight on AI This Earth Day: 'AI Is Fundamentally Incompatible With Environmental Sustainability'

Generative AI significantly impacts environment through high energy consumption and pollution, affecting sustainability goals.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

AI's Energy Dilemma: Can LLMs Optimize Their Own Power Consumption? | HackerNoon

Generative AI's energy consumption raises sustainability concerns, prompting the need for improvements in efficiency and self-optimization.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
3 months ago

Spotlight on AI This Earth Day: 'AI Is Fundamentally Incompatible With Environmental Sustainability'

Generative AI significantly impacts environment through high energy consumption and pollution, affecting sustainability goals.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

AI's Energy Dilemma: Can LLMs Optimize Their Own Power Consumption? | HackerNoon

Generative AI's energy consumption raises sustainability concerns, prompting the need for improvements in efficiency and self-optimization.
more#generative-ai
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fromMedium
1 month ago
UX design

Apple's "liquid glass" isn't just an accessibility blunder-it's an environmental one too

UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

Apple's "liquid glass" isn't just an accessibility blunder-it's an environmental one too

Apple's 'liquid glass' design may lead to increased energy consumption without functional benefit.
fromMedium
1 month ago
UX design

Apple's "liquid glass" isn't just an accessibility blunder-it's an environmental one too

UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

Apple's "liquid glass" isn't just an accessibility blunder-it's an environmental one too

Apple's 'liquid glass' design may lead to increased energy consumption without functional benefit.
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#ai-development
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Sam Altman says the energy needed for an average ChatGPT query can power a lightbulb for a few minutes

Sam Altman highlighted that ChatGPT queries consume minimal water and energy, showcasing AI's growing efficiency.
He predicts a significant reduction in AI costs, potentially fostering its widespread adoption.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Sam Altman says the energy needed for an average ChatGPT query can power a lightbulb for a few minutes

Sam Altman highlighted that ChatGPT queries consume minimal water and energy, showcasing AI's growing efficiency.
He predicts a significant reduction in AI costs, potentially fostering its widespread adoption.
more#ai-development
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Sam Altman claims an average ChatGPT query uses 'roughly one fifteenth of a teaspoon' of water

the average query uses about 0.000085 gallons of water, or roughly one fifteenth of a teaspoon.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Just 10 tech companies are responsible for half of all data center energy consumption

Emissions from four leading AI companies increased by 150% since 2020, prompting concerns over the energy demands and carbon footprint associated with emerging AI technologies.
Digital life
#ai-sustainability
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#climate-change
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Blair says current net-zero policies 'doomed to fail'

Sir Tony Blair advocates for a rethink of net-zero policies, suggesting current strategies are ineffective and public skepticism is growing.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Keeping homes cool on a warming planet DW 03/24/2025

Climate change exacerbates heat risks, needing urgent action to mitigate health impacts and electricity demand driven by air conditioning.
Environment
fromNature
4 months ago

Meeting the energy challenge posed by data centres is central to a green future

Emerging technologies like AI are jeopardizing the potential of renewable energy due to the heavy demands of data centres.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Blair says current net-zero policies 'doomed to fail'

Sir Tony Blair advocates for a rethink of net-zero policies, suggesting current strategies are ineffective and public skepticism is growing.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Keeping homes cool on a warming planet DW 03/24/2025

Climate change exacerbates heat risks, needing urgent action to mitigate health impacts and electricity demand driven by air conditioning.
Environment
fromNature
4 months ago

Meeting the energy challenge posed by data centres is central to a green future

Emerging technologies like AI are jeopardizing the potential of renewable energy due to the heavy demands of data centres.
more#climate-change
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Saying 'please' and 'thank you' to ChatGPT costs tens of millions of dollars, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits

Politeness towards AI can significantly increase operational costs for companies like OpenAI.
The energy consumption of AI responses is substantial, impacting electricity expenses.
Respectful prompts can positively influence AI-generated outputs.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Please sir, may we have some Moore? No

Nvidia's Blackwell Ultra illustrates the growing challenge of balancing performance with energy consumption in advanced datacenter technology.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

How to calculate your home battery needs for the next blackout

Understanding watt-hours is essential to ensure you choose the right battery capacity for power outages and off-grid adventures, maximizing effectiveness without overspending.
Environment
fromwww.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
4 months ago

Check your meters this week - and beat the April bills increases

It is very important to make sure your smart meter is working properly because if it is faulty it can pose several dangers.
Gadgets
Europe politics
fromTechzine Global
4 months ago

European chip industry pressured by rising emissions

The semiconductor industry faces significant challenges regarding sustainability due to rising energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
fromMedium
5 months ago

Sustainability in UI design

Sustainability in UI design is crucial for reducing digital energy consumption.
Digital life
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Using dark mode to save energy? You might want to rethink

Using dark mode may increase energy consumption due to users adjusting brightness higher than in standard mode.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Dark mode may sap more battery life if users ramp up brightness, study reveals

Dark mode may not save battery life as many users increase brightness, negating any power benefits.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

The US government announced a 'historic' nuclear energy deal

The Biden administration's nuclear energy contract aims to preempt price hikes as government competes with energy demands from data centers.
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