AI's Hidden Carbon Cost: Why Your Chatbot Isn't as Green as You Think
Every AI query uses energy—and where it runs could make global warming worse.
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Key Points
- Running AI across multiple data centers for speed can increase carbon emissions.
- There's a trade-off: faster responses often mean more energy use.
- Smarter scheduling could reduce AI's environmental impact, but companies must prioritize it.
Why It Matters
As AI grows, its energy use could worsen climate change unless companies choose greener methods.