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As heatwave sweeps across Europe, UN urges AI firms to 'come clean' on environmental footprint
UN chief Antonio Guterres urged AI firms to disclose their environmental footprint and criticized fossil fuels for driving climate and energy crises amid a European heatwave. A UN study highlighted that AI facilities will consume more electricity than all but 10 countries by 2025.
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