Gerry McGovern on Nostr: "While the energy use and emissions of AI have a clear global impact, a great deal of ...

"While the energy use and emissions of AI have a clear global impact, a great deal of the detrimental effects of AI data centers are local. The massive use of fresh water puts strain on local communities already facing water scarcity. Data centers also cause air pollution and thermal water pollution, and stress local energy grids. They can also produce toxic solid waste, which, according to the UN Environmental Program, includes mercury and lead."

https://theowp.org/reports/the-environmental-impact-of-artificial-intelligence/