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Silicon Dreams and Carbon Nightmares: The Wide Boundary Impacts of AI with Daniel Schmachtenberger

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens

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Environmental Impacts of AI: Energy and Material Use

The chapter explores the significant energy consumption of AI systems in data centers, surpassing the energy usage of most countries. It also discusses the broader environmental impacts of AI, including material demands, water needs, and challenges in maintaining uninterrupted energy supply for critical infrastructure like AI data centers.

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