AI could worsen energy crisis and destroy jobs, critics warn

[HiggsField29]

AI is destroying jobs - and the energy crisis could make that much worse | Larry Elliott

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/16/ai-destroying-jobs-energy-crisis-worse-doomsday-scenario

An opinion piece arguing that AI's energy demands and job disruption could create a worst-case scenario. It highlights the environmental and societal costs often ignored in hype cycles.

Energy usage is an under-discussed issue in AI growth

[Ruby92]

Training and running models at scale isn't cheap environmentally
Some of this feels alarmist but not entirely wrong

[Mike80]

Efficiency improvements will need to keep up with demand

[Highland Fatima]

Energy is costly enough here in the UK.

[Candle]

There's a real trade-off between progress and sustainability

[Pilgrim]

That is the take I have had for a while. The squad depth is the real difference at the top level.

Interested to see where this goes.

Most AI tools I have tried are impressive for a session and then disappear from my routine.

[MJF_Fan]

Hmm, not convinced. Good shout.

Legend.