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Re:AI's energy footprint by teekert on Wednesday May 21, 2025 @05:18AM (#44049671)
And will probably not affect Taylor Swift in the slightest.
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Re:AI's energy footprint by ZeroGravitas on Wednesday May 21, 2025 @06:57AM (#44050150)
The irony is that carbon taxes don't really affect anyone that much.

Even flying would only cost about 10% more for example. And most other activities have carbon free alternatives they can shift to rather than just eat the cost. Which is kind of the point.

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Re:AI's energy footprint by triceratops on Wednesday May 21, 2025 @11:00AM (#44052204)
If Taylor Swift's private jet generates a few dollars more in rebates for everyone else, fine.
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