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Big tech’s lofty climate goals wrecked by energy-hungry AI

The GuardianPublished Jul 7, 2026

Google and Amazon reported significant increases in carbon emissions due to their expanding AI data centers, challenging their net-zero climate goals. Both companies acknowledge the environmental impact of AI's energy demands while continuing to invest heavily in AI infrastructure. Microsoft is expected to report similar emission increases soon.

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