AI's environmental strain from data centers and resource exploitation is causing growing public concern. Communities face water shortages and e-waste issues while AI promises resource management improvements. AI can enhance grid efficiency and climate modeling, offering local benefits. However, equitable distribution of AI's economic gains remains a significant global challenge. Spreading AI development geographically can ease resource pressures and foster local capabilities.

They suck up energy and water, and blast out heat. Just who is better off from all this investment – aside from tech bros?

They suck up energy and water, and blast out heat. Just who is better off from all this investment – aside from tech bros?

Data centre protests are drowning out the AI debate we actually need.

AI's environmental strain from data centers and resource exploitation is causing growing public concern. Communities face water shortages and e-waste issues while AI promises…