AI's Energy Appetite Threatens Tech's Climate Goals
Google and Microsoft struggle to meet net-zero targets as datacenter emissions soar
- Google's datacenter emissions increased by 48% since 2019, jeopardizing its 2030 net-zero target.
- Microsoft faces similar challenges, with AI strategies complicating its environmental commitments.
- Experts warn AI could consume 4.5% of global energy generation by 2030.
- The rapid growth in AI demand raises concerns about the availability of renewable energy sources.
- Technological advancements have not yet reduced the overall energy consumption of AI systems.
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