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Opinion: AI’s growing appetite for power is a public health issue. Here’s a fix
AI's potential in healthcare, such as accelerating drug discovery and improving diagnostics, is significant. However, its growing energy consumption is creating a new strain on electricity and water systems, posing a public health challenge.
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