The rapid development of generative AI has led to a surge in energy and water consumption, posing a significant threat to the environment and human rights. While the public is focused on the potential benefits and risks of AI, the environmental costs of its development are often overlooked. The massive data centers required to power AI consume enormous amounts of energy and water, contributing to environmental harm and human rights violations. The lack of transparency and oversight in the AI industry has allowed these issues to go unchecked. It is time for the media, politicians, and the public to acknowledge the environmental costs of AI development and take action to mitigate its impact.
AI’s Dirty Secret
The computing power required to build generative AI demands quantities of energy and water on a scale that can cause severe and long-term damage to the environment.
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