AI's Carbon Footprint Soars: Data Centers Set to Triple Emissions by 2030
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Generative AI is driving a massive increase in data center emissions, with projections reaching 2.5 billion tons by 2030. This surge poses significant challenges for the tech industry's environmental goals and highlights the urgent need for sustainable solutions.
AI Boom Threatens to Triple Datacenter Carbon Emissions by 2030
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Morgan Stanley reports generative AI could cause datacenter emissions to soar to 2.5 billion tonnes by 2030. The surge stems from increased construction and massive electricity demands, with the US expected to host over half of global datacenter expansion.