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2. There were a number of articles the last couple of years about AI search then using 10 times the energy

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 09:17 AM

Jun 23

of earlier search. July of last year:

https://www.npr.org/2024/07/12/g-s1-9545/ai-brings-soaring-emissions-for-google-and-microsoft-a-major-contributor-to-climate-change

Assuming that was correct, the newer AI models - which also hallucinate more - could be using hundreds of times more electricity than conventional, pre-genAI search.

And the AI companies have made it clear they're desperate for more data centers and power for them. Musk is violating laws powering his Memphis data center. Article published last month:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/naacp-memphis-musk-xai-colossus-rcna208589

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When I read this study the other day, my reaction was OKIsItJustMe Jun 22 #1

Here's an interesting article... OKIsItJustMe Jun 23 #3

Right! SheltieLover Jun 23 #5