Amazon and Google face rising emissions from AI use, while China utilizes carbon intensity metrics in its treaties.
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Updated Aug 14
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What happened
Amazon and Google face rising emissions from AI use, while China utilizes carbon intensity metrics in its treaties.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Amidst scrutiny over their environmental pledges, Amazon is involved through Kara Hurst, while Google appoints Kate Brandt as its Chief Sustainability Officer.Sub-event
- Amazon and Google are major tech giants involved in the global AI race, spurred by India's push to join the superrace.Sub-event
AI usage drives emissions for Amazon/Google; China adopts carbon intensity metrics.1 source
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The entities involved
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Amazon
American multinational technology company
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Google
American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
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