‘It is time to come clean’: UN Secretary General calls out AI companies on their climate impact

António Guterres has urged AI companies to be more transparent about their environmental impact, highlighting that coal still powers a significant portion of global data centers, according to IEA data. This push for disclosure comes as climate concerns grow, emphasizing the need for tech industries to align with global sustainability goals. Guterres' call is a wake-up call for the tech sector to rethink its energy consumption practices and adopt greener alternatives to mitigate its carbon footprint.