Report Warns of Rising Environmental Costs of AI: Staggering Carbon Emissions and Water Consumption

Deep News12-20

A new analysis estimates that by 2025, AI-related operations could emit carbon dioxide equivalent to New York City's annual carbon footprint while consuming more water than global bottled water demand. The findings highlight the urgent need for enhanced transparency in environmental disclosures.

The study underscores the growing environmental burden of AI infrastructure, with energy-intensive data centers driving both carbon emissions and water usage for cooling systems. As AI adoption accelerates globally, these sustainability challenges are expected to intensify unless addressed through improved efficiency measures and renewable energy adoption.

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