Nvidia CEO: AI may cause 'pain and suffering' before climate help
Nvidia's Jensen Huang suggests that while AI could eventually aid in addressing climate change, the current use of coal, oil, and gas is necessary to mitigate immediate environmental harm. Huang compared this situation to medical procedures where short-term pain might be required for long-term benefits. He also highlighted that data centers are driving increased dirty fuel infrastructure,…
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- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang suggests AI may cause short-term environmental harm for climate benefits
- Data centers are driving increased use of coal, oil, and gas in energy infrastructure
- AI-linked air pollution could cause up to 1,300 premature deaths by 2028
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Nvidia CEO says AI must cause 'pain and suffering' before it can help the climate
yahoo.com · 29 September 2026
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