What is AI really costing the planet?
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Dezain Radar summary
This piece examines the hidden environmental toll of artificial intelligence, highlighting the massive energy and water consumption required to power the data centers behind every prompt. It contrasts the seamless digital user experience with the physical reality of a rapidly expanding global infrastructure that demands significant natural resources.
Why this matters
As designers integrate AI into their products and workflows, understanding the ecological footprint of these choices becomes a vital part of ethical and sustainable design practice.
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