AI boom could unleash global surge in electronic waste

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One thought on “AI boom could unleash global surge in electronic waste

  1. Just wait till they finally discuss (a) the incredible amount of heat generated and (b) the disruption to life in the rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes from the heat sinks used by these data centers. Unintended consequences are not the same as unforeseeable consequences.

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