Who’s afraid of the big, bad GPU?
The rapid expansion of AI data centers is driving unprecedented spikes in global energy consumption, with AI server power usage projected to reach 165-326 TWh annually by 2028, potentially exceeding Bitcoin mining. Beyond carbon emissions, AI infrastructure imposes severe local environmental costs, including massive water usage for cooling (estimated at 312-764 billion liters in 2025) and localized air pollution affecting community health. Ethical concerns highlight environmental injustice, as d
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