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Big Tech Says Generative AI Will Save the Planet. It Doesn't Offer Much Proof

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Big Tech claims generative AI will save the planet, but evidence is scarce. A new report analyzing 154 specific claims about AI's climate benefits found only 25% cited academic research, while a third provided no evidence whatsoever. This gap between corporate marketing promises and scientific backing raises concerns about greenwashing in the AI industry.

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