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Fossil fuel industry sees AI as salvation, critics say

The fossil fuel industry is reportedly viewing the current AI trend as a potential lifeline, with proponents of "stupid and impossible" ideas like orbital data centers being seen as allies to this sector. This perspective suggests that billionaires, often aligned with the interests of the fossil fuel industry, are embracing such concepts. AI

IMPACT This commentary suggests that the AI industry's growth may inadvertently benefit the fossil fuel sector, potentially influencing sustainability efforts.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the perceived relationship between the fossil fuel industry and AI trends, rather than a factual announcement or release.

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Fossil fuel industry sees AI as salvation, critics say

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    RE: https:// tldr.nettime.org/@tante/117075 896327605265 Pretty sure the fossil fuel industry, knowing which way the wind blows, so to speak, is seeing the AI c

    RE: https:// tldr.nettime.org/@tante/117075 896327605265 Pretty sure the fossil fuel industry, knowing which way the wind blows, so to speak, is seeing the AI craze as their salvation - another reason why stupid & impossible ideas like orbital data centers are so harmful & also w…