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Google's AI-powered search summaries use 10x more energy than a standard Google search | The Hidden Environmental Impact of AI (jacobin.com)

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[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works -2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It's a different debate because bitcoiners lose literally nothing to green power laws and banning coal. AI users would see a reduction in output quality/speed.

[–] ReveredOxygen@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Crypto bros would definitely not be happy, because it would make mining less profitable

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago

Proof of work mining difficulty already auto adjusts to minimize profits. Taxes go up, difficulty goes down.