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Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
3 months ago

Spotlight on AI This Earth Day: 'AI Is Fundamentally Incompatible With Environmental Sustainability'

Generative AI significantly impacts environment through high energy consumption and pollution, affecting sustainability goals.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The environmental impact of LLMs: Here's how OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Anthropic stack up

AI companies are reluctant to share data on their environmental impact, but a new study offers clearer insights into AI's ecological footprint.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

How Much Electricity It Actually Takes to Use AI May Surprise You

AI's environmental impact is significant and growing, but our understanding of its energy consumption remains limited and requires further investigation.
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
3 months ago

AI Burning Bubble Doomsday?

AI doomsday scenarios should focus less on unrealistic threats like Skynet and more on imminent dangers like the environmental impact of AI energy consumption.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
3 months ago

Spotlight on AI This Earth Day: 'AI Is Fundamentally Incompatible With Environmental Sustainability'

Generative AI significantly impacts environment through high energy consumption and pollution, affecting sustainability goals.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The environmental impact of LLMs: Here's how OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Anthropic stack up

AI companies are reluctant to share data on their environmental impact, but a new study offers clearer insights into AI's ecological footprint.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

How Much Electricity It Actually Takes to Use AI May Surprise You

AI's environmental impact is significant and growing, but our understanding of its energy consumption remains limited and requires further investigation.
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
3 months ago

AI Burning Bubble Doomsday?

AI doomsday scenarios should focus less on unrealistic threats like Skynet and more on imminent dangers like the environmental impact of AI energy consumption.
more#environmental-impact
#data-centers
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
4 months ago

How much energy will AI really consume? The good, the bad and the unknown

Culpeper County grapples with the impact of large data centers on local resources, especially electricity, amidst its rural charm.
Tech industry
fromITPro
4 months ago

Server sales are skyrocketing - and growth shows no sign of slowing down

The rise of AI has significantly boosted server sales, reaching a record $77.3 billion in revenue, marking a 91% increase year-over-year.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Political Battle Is Brewing Over Data Centers

Data centers face increasing local opposition due to their environmental impact, with mounting resistance from communities across the United States.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Please sir, may we have some Moore? No

Nvidia's Blackwell Ultra illustrates the growing challenge of balancing performance with energy consumption in advanced datacenter technology.
Digital life
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Just 10 tech companies are responsible for half of all data center energy consumption

AI company emissions surged 150% since 2020, raising concerns about energy consumption and environmental impact.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
4 months ago

How much energy will AI really consume? The good, the bad and the unknown

Culpeper County grapples with the impact of large data centers on local resources, especially electricity, amidst its rural charm.
Tech industry
fromITPro
4 months ago

Server sales are skyrocketing - and growth shows no sign of slowing down

The rise of AI has significantly boosted server sales, reaching a record $77.3 billion in revenue, marking a 91% increase year-over-year.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A Political Battle Is Brewing Over Data Centers

Data centers face increasing local opposition due to their environmental impact, with mounting resistance from communities across the United States.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Please sir, may we have some Moore? No

Nvidia's Blackwell Ultra illustrates the growing challenge of balancing performance with energy consumption in advanced datacenter technology.
Digital life
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Just 10 tech companies are responsible for half of all data center energy consumption

AI company emissions surged 150% since 2020, raising concerns about energy consumption and environmental impact.
more#data-centers
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Sacramento cops targeted weed crops with energy records: EFF

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has alleged that the City of Sacramento misused energy records to accuse residents of cannabis growth, resulting in disastrous outcomes for those wronged.
Privacy professionals
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Keeping homes cool on a warming planet DW 03/24/2025

Climate change exacerbates heat risks, needing urgent action to mitigate health impacts and electricity demand driven by air conditioning.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Blair says current net-zero policies 'doomed to fail'

Sir Tony Blair advocates for a rethink of net-zero policies, suggesting current strategies are ineffective and public skepticism is growing.
Environment
fromNature
4 months ago

Meeting the energy challenge posed by data centres is central to a green future

Emerging technologies like AI are jeopardizing the potential of renewable energy due to the heavy demands of data centres.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Keeping homes cool on a warming planet DW 03/24/2025

Climate change exacerbates heat risks, needing urgent action to mitigate health impacts and electricity demand driven by air conditioning.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Blair says current net-zero policies 'doomed to fail'

Sir Tony Blair advocates for a rethink of net-zero policies, suggesting current strategies are ineffective and public skepticism is growing.
Environment
fromNature
4 months ago

Meeting the energy challenge posed by data centres is central to a green future

Emerging technologies like AI are jeopardizing the potential of renewable energy due to the heavy demands of data centres.
more#climate-change
#sustainability
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

AI's Energy Dilemma: Can LLMs Optimize Their Own Power Consumption? | HackerNoon

Generative AI's energy consumption raises sustainability concerns, prompting the need for improvements in efficiency and self-optimization.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Dark mode may sap more battery life if users ramp up brightness, study reveals

Dark mode may not save battery life as many users increase brightness, negating any power benefits.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Datacenter energy usage to more than double in next 5 years

Global datacenter electricity use will more than double by 2030, driven primarily by AI.
Datacenters in the US will significantly increase their share of electricity demand.
Europe politics
fromTechzine Global
4 months ago

European chip industry pressured by rising emissions

The semiconductor industry faces significant challenges regarding sustainability due to rising energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

AI's Energy Dilemma: Can LLMs Optimize Their Own Power Consumption? | HackerNoon

Generative AI's energy consumption raises sustainability concerns, prompting the need for improvements in efficiency and self-optimization.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Dark mode may sap more battery life if users ramp up brightness, study reveals

Dark mode may not save battery life as many users increase brightness, negating any power benefits.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Datacenter energy usage to more than double in next 5 years

Global datacenter electricity use will more than double by 2030, driven primarily by AI.
Datacenters in the US will significantly increase their share of electricity demand.
Europe politics
fromTechzine Global
4 months ago

European chip industry pressured by rising emissions

The semiconductor industry faces significant challenges regarding sustainability due to rising energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
more#sustainability
#ai
more#ai
#generative-ai
more#generative-ai
#apple
UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

Apple's "liquid glass" isn't just an accessibility blunder-it's an environmental one too

Apple's 'liquid glass' design may lead to increased energy consumption without functional benefit.
fromMedium
1 month ago
UX design

Apple's "liquid glass" isn't just an accessibility blunder-it's an environmental one too

UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

Apple's "liquid glass" isn't just an accessibility blunder-it's an environmental one too

Apple's 'liquid glass' design may lead to increased energy consumption without functional benefit.
fromMedium
1 month ago
UX design

Apple's "liquid glass" isn't just an accessibility blunder-it's an environmental one too

more#apple
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Sam Altman says the energy needed for an average ChatGPT query can power a lightbulb for a few minutes

Sam Altman highlighted that ChatGPT queries consume minimal water and energy, showcasing AI's growing efficiency.
He predicts a significant reduction in AI costs, potentially fostering its widespread adoption.
#openai
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Saying 'please' and 'thank you' to ChatGPT costs tens of millions of dollars, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits

Politeness towards AI can significantly increase operational costs for companies like OpenAI.
The energy consumption of AI responses is substantial, impacting electricity expenses.
Respectful prompts can positively influence AI-generated outputs.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman claims an average ChatGPT query uses 'roughly one fifteenth of a teaspoon' of water

Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Saying 'please' and 'thank you' to ChatGPT costs tens of millions of dollars, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admits

Politeness towards AI can significantly increase operational costs for companies like OpenAI.
The energy consumption of AI responses is substantial, impacting electricity expenses.
Respectful prompts can positively influence AI-generated outputs.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman claims an average ChatGPT query uses 'roughly one fifteenth of a teaspoon' of water

more#openai
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
2 months ago

Best Practices to Build Energy-Efficient AI/ML Systems

Tracking carbon footprint in AI/ML lifecycle is essential for sustainability.
Operational and lifecycle emissions are critical factors in AI energy consumption.
Best practices include model optimizations and efficient hardware selection.
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fromThe Verge
3 months ago

How to calculate your home battery needs for the next blackout

Understanding watt-hours is essential to ensure you choose the right battery capacity for power outages and off-grid adventures, maximizing effectiveness without overspending.
Environment
fromwww.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
4 months ago

Check your meters this week - and beat the April bills increases

It is very important to make sure your smart meter is working properly because if it is faulty it can pose several dangers.
Gadgets
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Cool Site Shows Exactly Which Books Zuckerberg's Minions Illegally Downloaded to Train Meta's AI

AI promises revolutionary change but demands excessive energy and data, straining both finances and ethical considerations.
Digital life
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Using dark mode to save energy? You might want to rethink

Using dark mode may increase energy consumption due to users adjusting brightness higher than in standard mode.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

The US government announced a 'historic' nuclear energy deal

The Biden administration's nuclear energy contract aims to preempt price hikes as government competes with energy demands from data centers.
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