AI boom is testing tech firms' climate pledges

Economic Times TechSeptember 3, 2026en

Technology companies are stepping up their climate commitments but not fast enough to counter rapidly inflating energy needs linked to the artificial intelligence boom, a report said Wednesday. This year's edition, based on 2024 data, found that artificial intelligence "is both a driver of efficiency and a growing challenge", the ITU said in a statement.

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