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Big Tech and Big Oil Merge into "Fossil Tech" Amidst Rising Emissions

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The term "Fossil Tech" has emerged to describe the growing fusion between Big Tech and Big Oil. This alliance is characterized by Big Tech's data centers significantly increasing their consumption of fossil fuels and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, executives from these tech giants are promoting the idea that artificial intelligence will ultimately solve these environmental issues. AI

IMPACT This commentary highlights the environmental cost of AI development, suggesting a need for sustainable practices in the tech industry.

RANK_REASON The item presents an opinionated analysis of the relationship between Big Tech and Big Oil, coining a new term to describe it.

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Big Tech and Big Oil Merge into "Fossil Tech" Amidst Rising Emissions

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

    Big Tech and Big Oil have fused – Call it Fossil Tech (Big Tech data-centers are increasing fossil fuel use and GHGs, while the executives are making prophecies

    Big Tech and Big Oil have fused – Call it Fossil Tech (Big Tech data-centers are increasing fossil fuel use and GHGs, while the executives are making prophecies that “AI will fix it")

    LINKS naomiklein.substack.com/…/big-tech-and-bi…

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