I recommend this blog. The hideous amount of energy and water needed for AI should become public knowledge. Another study indicates that the total electricity usage of AI in 2026 is likely to be as much as the total usage in Finland and Austria combined.
AI and the Environment: The Hidden Costs We Must Confront
Imagine using ChatGPT or another generative AI tool for ten minutes — summarizing an email thread, drafting a blog post, generating ideas. It feels light, almost magical. Yet behind that convenienc...
www.thecrl.org
December 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I recommend this blog. The hideous amount of energy and water needed for AI should become public knowledge. Another study indicates that the total electricity usage of AI in 2026 is likely to be as much as the total usage in Finland and Austria combined.
“Western observers ... have somehow failed to take seriously the emergence of a new generation of Chinese entrepreneurs who prioritise foundational research and long-term technological advancement over quick profits.”
China tech shrugged off Trump’s ‘trade war’ − there’s no reason it won’t do the same with new tariffs
Donald Trump has touted tariffs as high as 60%. But China’s domestic tech sector may be insulated against such measures.
theconversation.com
January 31, 2025 at 12:17 PM
“Western observers ... have somehow failed to take seriously the emergence of a new generation of Chinese entrepreneurs who prioritise foundational research and long-term technological advancement over quick profits.”