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Why Google Wants You to Know the Environmental Cost of AI Queries

WSJ Tech News Briefing

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Efficiency Gains Don't Stop Emissions Rise

  • Google reports AI-related emissions rose significantly since 2019, yet claims improved efficiency year-over-year.
  • This shows AI growth can outpace per-query efficiency gains and still raise total emissions.
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