Where does all the hardware go? The hidden environmental footprint of AI data centres

Canada’s new Responsible Data Centre Development Principles fail to address computer hardware alongside water and electricity usage.

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2026-10-19 18:59 · The Conversation AI (US)
Where does all the hardware go? The hidden environmental footprint of AI data centres

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