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One reason AI gets extra criticism might be that all the things you mention displace usage of fossil fuels. EVs may be powered partially by natural gas, for exa

One reason AI gets extra criticism might be that all the things you mention displace usage of fossil fuels. EVs may be powered partially by natural gas, for example, but that is still better than inefficiently burning gasoline. Heat pumps displace natural gas heaters or fuel oil heaters.

justahuman74 2y ago
AI displaces humans (and thereby their consumption of fossil fuels)
- NewJazz 2y ago
  Highly debatable whether AI will lead to lower population and/or lower per capita carbon emissions.
- tsimionescu 2y ago
  No, it doesn't. Humans won't consume less fossil fuels to live if they lose their white collar jobs to AI.
  - Jensson 2y ago
    Sure they do, low income individuals consume much less than high income individuals. Reducing living standards is a viable way to reduce pollution.
    - pennomi 2y ago
      Saving the climate, one bankruptcy or foreclosure at a time.