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AI, in this case, refers to LLMs, GPT technology, and anything listed as "AI" meant to increase market valuations.
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1 pound of beef equals 650,000 prompts in terms of emissions. Livestock is about 150x more emissions than AI.
Power consumption has issues other than emissions, the increased demand is driving up utility prices and reopening coal plants.