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Rapid AI rollout could add nearly 3 bln tonnes of CO2 before climate benefits materialise -study

Published 20:46 on June 10, 2026 / Last updated at 20:46 on June 10, 2026 / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification)

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Rapid deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure could add almost 3 billion tonnes of CO2 to the atmosphere before emissions savings from AI applications begin to outweigh the sector's own climate footprint, according to a new study.
Rapid deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure could add almost 3 billion tonnes of CO2 to the atmosphere before emissions savings from AI applications begin to outweigh the sector's own climate footprint, according to a new study.


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