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🌍 AI’s Growth and Its Impact on Air Quality A new study from Caltech and UC Riverside reveals an often-overlooked consequence of AI’s rapid expansion: its effect on air pollution and public health. 🔹 Training a single large AI model can produce air pollutants equivalent to 10,000 car trips between LA and NYC. 🔹 By 2030, U.S. data centers could add $20 billion annually to public health costs. 🔹 Disadvantaged communities bear the greatest burden, facing disproportionate health impacts. This underscores the need to balance technological progress with sustainable practices. At Vox Aeris, we believe cleaner air is achievable through innovation and informed action. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dFpeVvdD #AirQuality #AI #PublicHealth #Sustainability #CleanAir #EnergyEfficiency

Air Pollution and the Public Health Costs of AI

Air Pollution and the Public Health Costs of AI

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