Big Tech’s Climate Goals At Risk From Massive AI Energy Demands

Microsoft, Google and Amazon are grappling with growing energy demands from artificial intelligence.

Transmission lines and electricity infrastructure adjacent to a data center in Hilliard, Ohio. — Transmission lines and electricity infrastructure adjacent to a data center in Hilliard, Ohio.
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By Shirin Ghaffary

July 11, 2024 at 5:05 PM EDT

Tech giants are jeopardizing their climate goals in pursuit of artificial intelligence. But first…

Three things to know:

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