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AI's Energy Demands Are Out of Control. Welcome to the Internet's Hyper-Consumption Era

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The Impact of Generative AI on Energy Demands and Water Evaporation Online

The chapter explores the growing use of generative AI tools, such as GPT, and the consequent strain they place on local power grids and water resources due to increased energy demands in data centers. Experts highlight the concerning environmental implications of the exponential rise in computational intensity for these AI applications.

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