Charting the true cost of AI
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The Environmental Impact of AI
This chapter explores the environmental footprint and costs associated with AI, highlighting the shortage of key minerals, energy intensity, and water usage of AI systems. It discusses the hidden costs of AI on the environment, labor context, and democracy, emphasizing the need for global regulation. The chapter also raises concerns about AI-generated images and disinformation, mentioning Google's new watermark tool to identify AI-generated images.
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