AI models, such as DALL-E and ChatGPT, have gained popularity but their impact on climate change and other societal issues is being overlooked. The electricity needed to run these models contributes to vast carbon emissions, while AI is also used in the oil and gas industry and to spread misinformation. The lack of transparency from companies like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI regarding the power and emissions involved in AI technology is a concern. Additionally, AI-generated images can spread quickly and undermine trust in what we see online.

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