Some invertebrate scribbler for @ ArsTechnica (name of Kyle Orland, @ KyleOrl , who hasn't been anywhere to be seen on the fediverse for years—probably he ran a
An article in Ars Technica by Kyle Orland is criticized for downplaying the environmental impact of generative AI. The author of the critique argues that Orland accepted Amazon's self-reported water usage figures for its AI operations at face value, presenting them as negligible by comparing them to other water-intensive activities like lawn watering and golf courses. The critique suggests this approach serves as propaganda for both Amazon and generative AI, failing to question the accuracy of corporate data. AI
IMPACT Highlights concerns about the environmental costs of AI development and the potential for biased reporting on the issue.