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Can the climate survive AI’s thirst for energy?

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This chapter examines the significant environmental consequences of AI's rising energy usage, emphasizing the energy-intensive nature of training and inference in AI, illustrated through instances like chat GPT. It prompts reflection on the AI sector's escalating carbon footprint and its potential role in addressing climate change.

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