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The UN Secretary-General said AI-related electricity demand could nearly double as a share of global consumption by 2030, calling for greater disclosure of emissions, water use and land impacts.
By João Marques Lima
Founder and Editor, The Tech Capital
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on artificial intelligence companies to publicly disclose the environmental impact of their operations, including greenhouse gas emissions, water consumption and land use associated with the infrastructure powering AI systems.
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