AI Energy Demand Drives Google’s Emissions Up 48% in Five Years

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesJul 3, 2024, 4:13 pm311 pts
Google’s goal of lowering its carbon footprint is in trouble as the technology company’s energy consumption has increased due to the amount of power needed for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. According to the internet giant’s annual environmental report, its greenhouse gas emissions have…

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