Artificial intelligence uses massive power, and a study revealed its spike in global emissions and its effect on the environment.
Artificial intelligence is one of the most advanced and sophisticated technologies in the tech industry, and it is known that it requires immense power to deliver experiences and supplement its operations in the world. However, the fast-paced development of AI is also requiring more supercomputers to be built, which means that more processors are needed to handle the load. While this means that the chip making industry is expanding significantly, it also causes a significant spike in global emissions as plants push more products at a faster pace. AI Development Caused a Spike in Global Emissions A recent study from the global non-profit organization Greenpeace has revealed how much the AI industry is affecting the planet with its ramped-up efforts to expand the technology. Using the latest information publicly available, Greenpeace saw that the development of chips and semiconductors needed for AI has increased fourfold last year. From 99,200 metric tons of CO2 produced by the chipmaking industry in 2023, the figure rose to a whopping…