AI could be trapped in a 'Carbon Valley' unless action is taken soon

PHYSorg
Jun 17, 2026, 1:20 pm96 pts
AI is growing fast, and keeping up means building more data centers, manufacturing advanced chips and powering the tech behind it. All of that comes with a carbon cost. AI advocates claim that in the long run, AI will save energy and cut carbon emissions across global industries.

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