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AI boom puts Big Tech's transparency to the test
Big Tech companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta are facing scrutiny over their transparency regarding AI's environmental impact, including rising emissions and water use. The UN has called for full disclosure of data-center footprints, but companies vary in their reporting standards and willingness to share details.
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