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My town's new AI-powered recycling system has me debating its true impact
It sorts waste better but needs a lot of power to run, so is it really helping the planet or just adding to the problem?
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jesse_white191mo ago
Look at how much power these things pull from the grid, especially in summer. That 40% sounds good until you see the coal or gas plants ramping up to run it all day. Feels like we're just moving the trash problem from the ground into the air, you know? Seems like a fancy way to pat ourselves on the back without fixing the real issue.
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rowan_ross351mo ago
Austin's AI system cuts landfill waste by 40%, making its energy use a net gain.
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