Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AI can help fight climate change, but at a cost

A study estimates AI data centers could cause 1,300 premature deaths and $20B in public health costs by 2028. He also noted that renewables were already the fastest‑growing source of new electricity before the generative AI boom. He said AI could accelerate demand for clean energy, but currently relies on fossil fuels.

The article also mentions Huang’s net worth of $192.6B, his $7.5M Maui home, and his philanthropic donations. It contextualizes the comments with the Paris Agreement goals and the worsening effects of climate change, such as coral reef loss and increased wildfire rates.