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Related: About this forumThe growing environmental impact of AI data centers' energy demands - PBS NewsHour
The EPA has reportedly drafted a plan to eliminate all limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, according to documents obtained by The New York Times. Now, with the rise of artificial intelligence technology, demand on power plants is increasing, in large part due to AIs reliance on data centers. Ali Rogin speaks with Kenza Bryan, climate reporter for The Financial Times, for more. - Aired on 05/25/2025.
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Rhiannon12866
May 2025
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Demovictory9
(37,113 posts)1. Oh..like those crypto banks..with the computers running all day and night
BurnDoubt
(1,579 posts)2. I guess the question may well be: ...
can AI and Klepto find a solution to all the problems they will cause? Or is Dystopia the real goal here?
dchill
(42,660 posts)3. Probably gonna take mucho tax cuts...
...to cover the expenses!
