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Microsoft's Carbon Emissions Jump 25% as AI Expansion Drives Energy Use
Microsoft's 2026 sustainability report reveals a 25% increase in carbon emissions, reaching 34 million metric tons, driven largely by data center expansion for AI. The company acknowledges the rise despite its climate pledges. This underscores the growing environmental cost of the AI boom.
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The report highlights a tension between AI growth and sustainability goals, suggesting that even tech giants struggle to decarbonize while scaling compute-intensive AI.
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