{"id":27464,"date":"2025-03-13T18:24:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T22:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/?p=27464"},"modified":"2025-03-14T09:31:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T13:31:39","slug":"the-environmental-impact-of-a-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/podcast\/the-environmental-impact-of-a-i\/","title":{"rendered":"The Environmental Impact of A.I."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-16788248\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2088404\/episodes\/16788248-47-the-environmental-impact-of-a-i.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-16788248&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p> In this episode of <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/podcast\/why-do-certifications-matter\/\">The Circular Future<\/a> podcast, host Stephanie McLarty, Head of <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/how-to-incorporate-itad-policies-into-your-risk-management-strategy\/\">Sustainability<\/a> at Quantum Lifecycle Partners, dives into the environmental consequences of artificial intelligence. This episode uncovers the hidden costs of AI, including its massive energy, water, and material demands, while also exploring how AI can be part of the solution to sustainability challenges. Through insights and actionable strategies, this episode equips listeners to champion responsible AI use and <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/sustainable-mobile-device-lifecycle-management-minimizing-environmental-impact-and-improving-corporate-social-responsibility\/\">circular economy<\/a> practices in their businesses and communities.  <\/p>\n<p>Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<p>A single ChatGPT query consumes **10x the electricity** of a Google search, highlighting AI&#8217;s significant energy demands.<br \/>\nData centers powering AI require vast amounts of raw materials, <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/the-future-of-electronic-waste-innovations-in-e-waste-recycling-technologies\/\">rare earth metals<\/a>, and water, with global AI water usage projected to exceed Denmark\u2019s annual consumption by 2027.<br \/>\nAI has the potential to aid <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/promoting-sustainability-in-telcos-through-a-circular-economy\/\">sustainability efforts<\/a> by optimizing energy use, tracking emissions, and preventing environmental disasters.<br \/>\nPromoting circularity through electronics <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/ghg-reduction-how-quantum-can-help-you-reach-your-sustainability-goals-while-avoiding-greenwashing\/\">reuse<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/6-considerations-corporate-asset-disposition-quick-guide-professionals\/\">recycling<\/a> helps recover valuable materials and reduces <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/making-sense-of-carbon-credits\/\">e-waste<\/a>.<br \/>\nIndividuals and businesses can mitigate AI\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/the-environmental-impact-of-cloud-computing-data-storage\/\">environmental impact<\/a> by using it mindfully, advocating for <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/the-role-of-individual-consumers-in-e-waste-reduction\/\">sustainable practices<\/a>, and partnering with <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/blog\/busting-common-misconceptions-about-e-waste-recycling\/\">certified recyclers<\/a> like Quantum Lifecycle Partners.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n<p>If you like our podcasts, please leave us a review on Spotify or Apple or wherever you get your podcasts from.<br \/>\nWant to be a guest on The <a href=\"https:\/\/quantumlifecycle.com\/en_CA\/podcast\/celebrating-circular-economy-month\/\">Circular Future<\/a> podcast? 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