The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is transforming our world, but it’s also leading to a significant rise in energy consumption. As tech companies rush to develop cutting-edge AI models, they’re facing increasing pressure to tackle the environmental challenges that come with this progress. Emily Kwong, from NPR’s Short Wave podcast, dives into the creative solutions being proposed to meet consumer demands while keeping climate concerns in check.
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