Former Google CEO on AI data centers: "We're not going to hit the climate goals anyway"
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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...
  • Orbituary@lemmy.worldEnglish
    331·
    2 years ago

    It’s a bit daft to ignore how fundamentally disproportionate AI’s current contribution is relative to its energy cost and global impact.

    • Wrench@lemmy.world
      13·
      2 years ago

      Especially 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.

    • NoiseColor
      419·
      2 years ago

      You could say that for so many things in our comfy western world.

        • NoiseColor
          113·
          2 years ago

          Maybe, but then it also makes it hypocritical as fuck.

            • NoiseColor
              17·
              2 years ago

              Strawman.

              I’d rather do something with impact anytime than find a convenient scapegoat now. If you disagree, your morals are beyond fucked up.

                • NoiseColor
                  15·
                  2 years ago

                  Ah, the classic ad hominem to strengthen your argument. Truly brilliant! I have no choice but to concede to such a refined debate strategy! 🤌