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AI's environmental impact raises growing concerns

Started by QuantumDay, Jan 03, 2026, 07:01 PM

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QuantumDay

'Just an unbelievable amount of pollution': how big a threat is AI to the climate?

The rapid expansion of AI is raising concerns about its environmental footprint, with large data centres consuming massive amounts of energy and water. Experts warn that without changes, AI growth could significantly increase emissions and strain resources.
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codeberg

People don't think about the cost behind all this AI

QuantumKnight

The benefits are clear but the environmental impact is real
ISA maxed. Costs minimised.

Quanta

This is going to become a much bigger issue very quickly

Quanta

That tends to work on clean installs but real machines are messier. I have fixed more machines by doing less than by doing the obvious dramatic thing.

Happy to help further if you get stuck.

VB

Kind of what I thought yeah. Might go back to it.
The truth is usually more complicated than the headline

codeberg

Solid point, that matches what I ran into. That is the sensible starting point.

codeberg

QuoteThis is going to become a much bigger issue very quickly

That is pretty much what I found too. Happy to help further if you get stuck.

Totally

Not sure I am fully with you on that one. Nice one.
Have you tried turning it off and on again?

Quanta

That is the practical answer rather than the theoretical one. Let us know how it goes.

codeberg

That is the practical answer rather than the theoretical one. The problem with most advice online is it assumes a clean install which most machines are not.

That is the sensible starting point.

TommyB_20

QuoteThis is going to become a much bigger issue very quickly

Still think the same, yeah. We will see how it plays out.

GreenEcho

Not sure I fully follow that part. I have been down a rabbit hole on this and still feel like I am missing the full picture.

Appreciate the detail.

Red Builder

From what I saw that checks out. I will update this thread if anything significant changes.

ElPresidente

QuoteThat is the practical answer rather than the theoretical one. The problem with most advice online is it assumes a clean install which most m

Agree completely, preparation is everything. Happy to answer questions if you get stuck.

Lucy05

QuoteFrom what I saw that checks out. I will update this thread if anything significant changes.

I am always wary when something sounds amazing at first glance. Good to know about.
Measure twice, post once

Teal Sparrow

That is the approach I always take now. Take your time with it and it will come out well.
Somewhere between inspired and overwhelmed

Paige_68

Yes, and there is more to it too. There is a kind of restraint in the best of this that is harder to achieve than it looks.

This is exactly the kind of conversation I come here for.
Forum veteran. Battle hardened.

Zero-Point

Been reading the same thing from a few different angles. A lot depends on who is making the claim and what they are trying to sell alongside it.

I will keep following it.
First post best post

CrimsonFury

Solid advice that. Worth doing even if the saving is small.
Measure twice, post once

DigitalNomad76

Agree, and the implications are bigger than most people realise. Worth keeping an eye on.

BackRowBob

Good point. Good to hear other people's experience.
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