UN Chief Urges AI Firms to Disclose Environmental Impact Amid Heatwave
The United Nations Secretary-General has called on artificial intelligence companies to be transparent about their environmental costs. This appeal comes as a heatwave sweeps across Europe, highlighting the urgency of addressing climate change.
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UN chief calls on AI firms to 'come clean' on environmental costs
As Europe swelters under a major heatwave, the energy-intensiveness of artificial intelligence has come into the spotlight. At a climate conference in London, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on AI companies to disclose the environmental impact of their systems. Plus, Iran rejects the US's claim that any frozen Iranian assets, once unlocked, will be controlled by the US and Qatar and be used exclusively to buy American food and medicine.
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AI-driven data centers face scrutiny over heavy energy and water use and limited public transparency globally
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