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The Dirty Energy Powering AI

Why It Matters

CHAPTER

The Carbon Footprint of Artificial Intelligence

This chapter examines the environmental implications of energy sources used in artificial intelligence, focusing on fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. It emphasizes the need for a shift to clean energy to mitigate the escalating carbon emissions driven by AI development.

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