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Exactly how much of an environmental menace is AI? Here’s what we know

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By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — The staggering rise of AI has become a political flashpoint, especially when it comes to the data centers needed to train and operate it. As the industry booms, many people are increasingly worried about the environmental impacts of these hulking buildings, from their …

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    By Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — The staggering rise of AI has become a political flashpoint, especially when it comes to the data centers needed to train and operate it. As the industry booms, many people are increasingly worried about the environmental impacts of these hulking buildings, from their …

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