‘160% data center carbon footprint increase,’ research finds: Microsoft, Big Oil forge $7B partnership as several AI infrastructure projects push hyperscaler off ‘credible path’ toward decarbonization
AI is the future they say. But what future?
While AI still did not deliver the promised solution to climate change, it will for sure speed it up.
https://stand.earth/press-releases/160-data-center-carbon-footprint-increase-research-finds-microsoft-big-oil-forge-7b-partnership-as-several-ai-infrastructure-projects-push-hyperscaler-off-credible-path/Open linkView original on lemmy.world
It was only a push for renewable when it was convenient. Hopefully people realize all companies cared about was profit.
But it’s just like watching Youtube!! 🙄