2025's AI Boom Caused Huge CO2 Emissions and Water Use
A study found that the rapid growth of AI technology in 2025 has caused carbon emissions equivalent to New York City and water use exceeding global bottled water demand.
Why it matters
The study highlights the substantial environmental toll of the rapid growth of AI, which policymakers and industry must address to ensure sustainable development.
Key Points
- 1AI boom in 2025 led to CO2 emissions as much as New York City
- 2AI-related water use now exceeds global bottled water demand
- 3Study questions if society, not tech companies, is paying for AI's environmental impact
Details
The study, published in a research paper, has estimated the significant environmental impact of the rapid spread of AI technology in 2025. It found that the carbon dioxide emissions caused by the AI boom that year were equivalent to the entire emissions of New York City. Additionally, the water usage related to AI applications now exceeds the global demand for bottled water. The study's author raises the question of whether it is fair that society, rather than the technology companies, is bearing the cost of AI's environmental impact.
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