Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Google’s AI Development: A Rising Carbon Footprint
As Google advances its AI development, the tech giant's carbon emissions are on the rise. This episode explores the environmental impact of AI and the challenges tech companies face in balancing innovation with sustainability.
Sources:
https://www.engadget.com/googles-greenhouse-gas-emissions-climbed-nearly-50-percent-in-five-years-due-to-ai-002646115.html
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/7/2/google-blames-ai-as-its-emissions-grow-instead-of-heading-to-net-zero
https://www.greenbiz.com/article/google-reports-13-emissions-increase-fueled-ai
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:33) AI's Environmental Impact: Google's Emissions Rise with AI Development