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We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard. (www.technologyreview.com)

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[–] AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I appreciate that they make the key point that AI is definitely here to stay. It's not about stopping it, it's about dealing with the fallout of the switch. To do that we need solid data.

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[–] IsaamoonKHGDT_6143@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 year ago

Exactly, the environment changes and we must adapt to face the new changes.

The problem is that misinformation from both Pro-AI and Anti-AI groups makes it harder to obtain solid data.

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