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Data centre emissions are soaring – it’s AI or the #climate

"A single query to an AI-powered chatbot can consume ten times as much energy as a traditional Google search.

Data centres are thirsty as well as power-hungry: millions of litres of water have to be pumped to keep them cool.
These enormous server warehouses are vying with people for an increasing share of power and #water, a situation which could prove deadly during a heatwave or drought."

https://theconversation.com/data-centre-emissions-are-soaring-its-ai-or-the-climate-240137