Generative AI is changing how people work, complete assignments, date, and create.
But the massive computer systems powering AI consume vast amounts of water and emit tons of carbon.
Even with green initiatives by big companies, the scale of the impact is expected to increase.
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Insider previously reported AI is like a tidal wave prepared to crash over the economy, eliminating more jobs than we yet realize.
Persons:
Bard, ChatGPT, Adrienne Russell
Organizations:
Service, Information, Society, University of Massachusetts, Center for Journalism, Media, University of Washington
Locations:
San Francisco and New York