Google says its new carbon capture initiative unlocks 'a critical technology pathway to enable a clean, affordable, reliable energy future,' but are initiatives like this a savior or a smokescreen as

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AI has woven itself into the very fabric of our daily existence. From the mundane task of managing how our phones use their batteries to the complex algorithms driving self-driving cars, AI's influence is undeniable. But what's under this veil of technological progress? Unseen consequences of our pursuit of "intelligent machines" are abundant.

More AI means more giant, windowless buildings filled with servers churning away 24/7. We often don't consider the true cost of it all, though it may be the most expensive decision society has ever made.

Are things like Google's new partnership with Broadwing Energy to store "extra" carbon underground a solution or a