As heatwave sweeps across Europe, UN urges AI firms to 'come clean' on environmental footprint
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Europe is sweltering under its second major heatwave in two months. In response, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is pushing for transparency and faster action on climate change. According to France 24, he's specifically calling on artificial intelligence companies to 'come clean' about their environmental impact. A UN study released earlier this month found that AI facilities consumed more electricity in twenty twenty-five than every country except the top ten. That's a sobering reminder as fossil fuels continue to drive both the climate and energy crises.
Source: https://www.france24.com/en/as-heatwave-sweeps-across-eur...
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