Critics fear catastrophic energy crisis as AI is outsourced to Latin America - Mongabay

Summary

The article outlines the environmental and social impacts of the growing AI industry, particularly the energy and water crises exacerbated by the development of AI technologies like ChatGPT. TSMC's role as a major semiconductor chip manufacturer is emphasized amidst concerns about water scarcity and industrial pollution in areas like Querétaro, Mexico. Key discussions include the environmental toll of data centers, the burden on local resources, and calls for regulatory changes and life-cycle impact assessments of AI.