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How much energy and water does AI use?

Season 1, Ep. 1128
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Artificial intelligence is changing our lives and our world at an astonishing pace, but its hunger for data is matched by its need for energy and water. 


Writer: Jon Ungoed-thomas


Producer: Poppy Bullard


Host: Tomini Babs 


Episode photography: Joe Mee


Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore

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