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The Environmental Impact of AI Technology
This chapter explores the high resource consumption of AI operations at data centers, shedding light on the challenges of obtaining transparent information about energy and water usage. It delves into the concerns raised by scholars regarding generative AI technologies, emphasizing the substantial energy consumption and water usage required to support these advancements. The conversation also touches on the justifications presented by tech companies like Microsoft regarding the energy consumption of AI and debates the role of AI in addressing climate change.