Tag: greenhouse gas emissions
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The Register: AI’s thirst for power keeps coal fires burning bright
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/14/ai_datacenters_coal/ Source: The Register Title: AI’s thirst for power keeps coal fires burning bright Feedly Summary: So much for reducing our reliance on fossil fuels More evidence has emerged that AI-driven demand for energy to power datacenters is prolonging the life of coal-fired plants in the US.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary:…
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Hacker News: How much is AI hurting the planet? Big tech won’t tell us
Source URL: https://mashable.com/article/ai-environment-energy Source: Hacker News Title: How much is AI hurting the planet? Big tech won’t tell us Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text critically examines the environmental impact of AI technologies, particularly the energy consumption and carbon footprint associated with large AI models. It highlights the lack of…
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The Register: Google’s Irish bit barn plans denied over eco shortfall
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/27/google_data_center_ireland/ Source: The Register Title: Google’s Irish bit barn plans denied over eco shortfall Feedly Summary: DCs on the Emerald Isle better be green, says Dublin council – unless your name is Microsoft Google’s plans to expand its Dublin datacenter presence have been derailed by Irish county officials who say the project isn’t…