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Regulation 2026-09-21· U.S. News & World Report

World Leaders Grapple with AI's Environmental Footprint at UN

At the UN, world leaders are addressing the significant environmental footprint of artificial intelligence and data centers. There are growing fears that the data center boom will surge planet-heating pollution and increase energy costs, placing AI leaders on 'thin ice' regarding public support.

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