5 million tons: AI revolution could create mountains of e-waste by 2030, study warns
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The AI revolution could generate up to 5 million tons of e-waste by 2030, equivalent to each person on Earth discarding two smartphones. Researchers warn this surge is driven by rapidly outdated hardware for AI applications, with North America expected to be the largest source of e-waste due to its concentration of data centers.
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