A study predicts that AI's carbon footprint in 2025 could equal that of New York City or a small European country, with emissions between 32.6 and 79.7 million tonnes of CO2. AI's water usage may match the global bottled water industry's consumption. Europe benefits from cleaner electricity generation, leading to a smaller carbon footprint for data centers. However, the study highlights a lack of transparency among tech companies regarding AI's environmental impact and calls for better disclosure of metrics. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)