IMF Economists Suggest Electricity Tax to Lower Crypto and AI Environmental Impact
International Monetary Fund (IMF) economists have warned of the environmental impact of crypto mining and AI data centers, which are projected to increase global electricity consumption to 3.5% by 2027, leading to higher...
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