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How the AI Boom Is Colliding with New Local Communities

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As artificial intelligence (AI) systems scale up globally, they depend on vast physical infrastructure — including massive “hyperscale” data centers. Yet these facilities are now facing growing opposition, not just for their technological footprint, but for their environmental and social…

OpenAI’s Soaring Energy Demands

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In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made groundbreaking advancements, with OpenAI leading the charge through models like GPT-4 and its subsequent iterations. These models, while revolutionizing industries, come at a significant and often overlooked cost: massive energy consumption. OpenAI’s…