Indirect carbon emissions of top tech companies increased by 150% between 2020 and 2023 due to high energy consumption for AI
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An ITU report shows that the indirect carbon emissions of Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet and Meta have risen significantly, mainly due to high energy demand for data centers, accelerated by the development of artificial intelligence. Amazon saw the largest increase, at 182%, followed by Microsoft (155%), Meta (145%) and Alphabet (138%). Although many companies have set targets to reduce emissions, progress is limited and data center energy consumption is growing rapidly, putting pressure on energy infrastructure.
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Raport: Emisiile companiilor tech cresc accelerat din cauza AI. Centrele de date consumă tot mai multă energie
Agenție ONU: Emisiile indirecte de carbon ale giganţilor tehnologici au crescut cu 150% în trei ani, pe fondul expansiunii AI
Emisiile indirecte de carbon ale giganţilor tehnologici au crescut cu 150% în trei ani, pe fondul expansiunii AI, spune o agenţie ONU
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