Former Google CEO on AI data centers' environmental impact: "We're not going to hit the climate goals anyway"
Former Google CEO on AI data centers' environmental impact: "We're not going to hit the climate goals anyway"
The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that power consumption for AI data centers in 2024 will be 10 times higher than it was in 2022. With a...
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It is a bit daft to now blame it all on ai.
5 34 ReplyIt's a bit daft to ignore how fundamentally disproportionate AI's current contribution is relative to its energy cost and global impact.
34 1 ReplyEspecially the irony that they're ruining the environment in an attempt to replace human jobs with AI.
It's a double "fuck you" to the working/middle class.
13 0 ReplyYou could say that for so many things in our comfy western world.
4 19 ReplyThat makes precisely ZERO of it OK.
11 0 ReplyMaybe, but then it also makes it hypocritical as fuck.
1 13 ReplyBeing right and good is far, far, FAR better than the simple act of not being a hypocrite...
I'd MUCH rather someone be a "hypocrite" by deciding to do good things later, than by being a hypocrite for wanting to do bad things...
If you disagree, your morals are beyond fucked up.
7 0 ReplyStrawman.
I'd rather do something with impact anytime than find a convenient scapegoat now. If you disagree, your morals are beyond fucked up.
1 7 ReplyNope, you've already explained how you are too stupid. Do better. Stop being a heartless moron. Being a hypocrite for a good reason is good. The fact you disagree is beyond pathetic. Sad.
4 0 ReplyAh, the classic ad hominem to strengthen your argument. Truly brilliant! I have no choice but to concede to such a refined debate strategy! 🤌
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