AI is fueling a surge in emissions
A single query to an AI-powered chatbot can use up to ten times as much energy as an old-fashioned Google search.
A generative AI system may use 33 times more energy to complete a task than traditional software.
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Power-hungry AI is driving a surge in tech giant carbon emissions. Nobody knows what to do about it
Google, Microsoft and Meta have all reported significant emissions increases due to AI.
