Who’s afraid of the big, bad GPU?

The article discusses the environmental impact of GPUs used in AI and other applications. With hundreds of thousands of GPUs being used in data centers and other devices, the production and disposal of these chips can lead to pollution, water waste, and e-waste. The article questions whether the benefits of AI justify the environmental costs. As the US expands its data center infrastructure, communities are grappling with the consequences of this growth. The article highlights the need for scrutiny and consideration of the environmental impact of GPUs in all applications, not just AI.