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A new UN report reveals data centers are already gobbling up energy and water like entire nations, with AI set to double their environmental toll in just four years—by 2030, they’ll consume nearly 3% of global electricity and emit nearly 400 million tons of CO2. This landmark study, the first from a U.N. body to map AI’s full environmental footprint, calls for transparency as companies hide behind greenwashing and efficiency claims. The paradox? More efficient tech often means more usage, driving up total emissions. Even “green” energy use can shift dirty power burdens elsewhere. Bottom line: every AI query matters—be precise, be mindful, and demand accountability.

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