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fromFortune
18 hours ago

Massive AI spending has a 'crowding out' effect that could slow other sectors, top economist says

AI investments significantly boost GDP growth but create negative side effects in other sectors.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Data centres to be expanded across UK as concerns mount

UK data centres are expected to increase by nearly 20% due to demand for AI processing power.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop leaving so many lamps on and use the big light instead?

Mona prefers mood lighting with multiple lamps on, prioritizing comfort despite environmental concerns and energy costs.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

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

AI's environmental impact is significant due to its high energy needs for processing and data storage.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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

more#ai
#data-centers
fromFortune
1 week ago
Public health

States are taking action as electric bills rise amid data-center boom. 'There's a massive outcry'

fromFortune Asia
3 weeks ago
Tech industry

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

fromFortune
1 week ago
Public health

States are taking action as electric bills rise amid data-center boom. 'There's a massive outcry'

fromFortune Asia
3 weeks 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
2 months 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.
more#data-centers
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Power bill surging? Why you should 'electrify' your home before 2026

Seventy-four percent of households expect their electric bill to go up.
#artificial-intelligence
more#artificial-intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 week ago

Microsoft's harebrained idea to offset AI emissions involves burying poop underground - and it stinks of greenwashing

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.
Environment
#air-conditioning
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fromHackernoon
1 month 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.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month 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.
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

Advanced AI models produce higher accuracy but at a significant environmental cost in energy consumption and carbon emissions.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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.
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
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.
more#generative-ai
#apple
fromMedium
2 months ago
UX design

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

fromMedium
2 months ago
UX design

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

fromMedium
2 months ago
UX design

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

UX design
fromMedium
2 months 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.
more#apple
#ai-development
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
more#ai-sustainability
#cryptocurrency-mining
more#cryptocurrency-mining
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
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.
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