The Digital Press

Greenpeace has highlighted the environmental challenges posed by the growing use of artificial intelligence and called for measures to reduce its energy footprint and ecological impact.

Why it matters: AI's increasing energy demands could significantly contribute to environmental degradation without sustainable practices.

The stakes: Unchecked AI growth risks harming communities through resource depletion and increased carbon emissions.

Greenpeace's proposals: They urge 100% renewable-powered AI infrastructure, transparency on energy use, and developer responsibility for supply chains.

Commenters say: Opinions are divided; some criticize Greenpeace's stance and emphasize bigger polluters, while others call for realistic, balanced assessments of AI's true environmental cost.