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Generative AI's Environmental Impact: A Hidden Cost?

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Mirko Peters - M365 Specialist
May 16, 2025
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Generative AI has transformed industries with its ability to produce text, images, and even code. However, this innovation comes with an environmental impact that often goes unnoticed. Data centers supporting AI operations consumed 460 terawatts of electricity globally in 2022, and their power requirements nearly doubled in North America by the end of 2…

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