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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 7 days ago

All AI Data Centers Under Construction Could Emit as Much CO₂ as 24 Million Cars

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All AI Data Centers Under Construction Could Emit as Much CO₂ as 24 Million Cars

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Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 7 days ago

Big Tech's 60 planned US data centers could emit 101.5 million tons of CO2 yearly — equal to 24 million gas-powered cars.

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Only? I would have to guess at far greater given secondary factors like chip manufacturing and power consumption
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  Plus they chronically lie so it’s safe to assume it’s more.

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