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Microsoft's AI Buildout Sent Carbon Emissions Up 25% Last Year

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Microsoft reported a 25% increase in carbon emissions last year due to data center expansion for AI, a setback for its climate goals as AI demand drives global emissions higher.

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Microsoft's AI Buildout Sent Carbon Emissions Up 25% Last Year
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Microsoft on Thursday reported its carbon emissions swelled last year as the software giant built new data centers, marking a setback for its climate goals as booming AI demand is expected to drive a sharp increase in global emissions over the next decade.

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  • Microsoft's carbon emissions rose 25% in 2023 due to data center construction for AI.
  • The increase contradicts the company's climate commitments, including its 2030 carbon-negative goal.
  • Rising AI demand is expected to significantly boost global emissions over the next decade.

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