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Sanaz Chamanara

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Environmental cost of artificial intelligence: carbon, water and land footprints

Aria Farsi, Tshilidzi Marwala, Kaveh Madani

This report examines the environmental footprints of the energy required to power artificial intelligence's (AI’s) rapid expansion. It frames AI’s environmental footprint as a governance and justice challenge, not only a technical problem. The benefits of AI often flow across borders and sectors, while the environmental burdens can be concentrated in specific communities and regions.

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