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As AI becomes part of everyday life, it brings a hidden climate cost

  • AI has a hidden environmental cost as it is integrated into daily life, as noted by an unnamed source who said, 'We try to use it conscientiously though because we do realize that there is an impact on the environment.'
  • Many new data centers are powered by fossil fuels due to the inability to integrate renewable energy resources quickly, as stated by an unnamed source, who mentioned, 'most of the new data centers are being powered by fossil fuels.'
  • A study indicates that generating a high-definition image uses as much energy as charging half of a phone, according to an unnamed source who explained, 'In one of my studies, we found that generating a high-definition image uses as much energy as charging half of your phone.'
  • New data centers are mainly powered by fossil fuels due to the inability to integrate renewable energy, according to a study that highlights the growth pace of data centers.
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As AI becomes part of everyday life, it brings a hidden climate cost

As AI becomes a part of everyday life, its massive energy and water needs are coming more into focus.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, August 22, 2025.
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