The Environmental Costs of AI Are Surging – What Now? | 'Understanding AI' — NYPL x D&S Event Series [2]

Artificial intelligence technologies run on powerful computers that require vast amounts of energy, water, and critical minerals. As AI use grows, so does its environmental footprint. Yet there is little consensus on how to assess and address the technology’s toll on the climate before irreparable damage is done. How can we understand the impact AI data centers have on communities and the…