Opinion / #artificial intelligence
Investors who fail to assess and mitigate the potential harms of adopting Artificial Intelligence cannot credibly call themselves "responsible".
While much of the AI debate focuses on its economic potential, its expanding physical footprint tells a different story. The machines driving this revolution depend on a resource far older – and far more contested – than data or electricity.
Karbon & Cuaca
Is China’s energy system ready for the AI boom?
China’s data centres are expanding rapidly to meet surging AI demand – raising urgent questions about energy use, climate targets and the shift to renewables.
Tenaga
Beyond green data centres: Leaner, smarter AI for Southeast Asia’s sustainable digital future
Booming growth in data centres is escalating electricity demand and risks undermining the region’s energy transition goals.
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