AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong?
Major AI companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Google are investing heavily in natural gas power plants to fuel their AI data centers, raising concerns about environmental impact and long-term sustainability. For financial advisors, this highlights the significant energy footprint of AI infrastructure, which could become a material ESG consideration when evaluating AI vendors or discussing the broader implications of AI adoption with clients.
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