Generative AI is a Climate Disaster w/ Sasha Luccioni
Tech Won't Save Us
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Environmental and Social Impact of GPU Production
The production of GPUs involves significant environmental and social impacts due to the heavy energy consumption, massive water usage, and problematic mining practices for rare earth metals. The production process in Taiwan, heavily reliant on coal-based electricity, results in significant energy consumption and water usage, causing concerns during droughts. Additionally, the extraction of rare earth metals involves large amounts of earth displacement and poor labor conditions. Lack of transparency and accountability in these processes raise concerns as people buy GPUs for AI applications without considering the hidden environmental and social costs.
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