‘160% data center carbon footprint increase,’ research finds: Microsoft, Big Oil forge $7B partnership as several AI infrastructure projects push hyperscaler off ‘credible path’ toward decarbonization

https://stand.earth/press-releases/160-data-center-carbon-footprint-increase-research-finds-microsoft-big-oil-forge-7b-partnership-as-several-ai-infrastructure-projects-push-hyperscaler-off-credible-path/

AI is the future they say. But what future?

While AI still did not deliver the promised solution to climate change, it will for sure speed it up.

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Casterial@lemmy.world · 18 pts · 133d

It was only a push for renewable when it was convenient. Hopefully people realize all companies cared about was profit.

Catoblepas@piefed.blahaj.zone · 5 pts · 133d

But it’s just like watching Youtube!! 🙄