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The Guardian
Data center surge may cause e-waste increase
A report warns that the rapid expansion of data centers for artificial intelligence will generate a massive increase in electronic waste over the next 25 years, potentially tripling current waste levels. This e-waste, which includes toxic materials and valuable metals, is poorly managed worldwide, posing environmental and health risks. The report estimates that AI-related equipment disposal could reach up to 13 million metric tonnes annually by 2030, exacerbating existing waste management challenges.
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