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How green is AI?

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AI's Energy Footprint and Its Implications

This chapter examines the significant energy consumption of generative AI and its effects on data centers and energy grids. It features insights from a Bhutanese AI startup co-founder and shares a touching story about two gamers. The discussion emphasizes the need for transparency in energy metrics, the geographical impact of data centers, and the multifaceted role of AI in combating climate change.

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