Al Gore says AI data center emissions less concerning than technology's broader risks

In a TechCrunch interview, the former vice president expressed greater concern about AI's long-term trajectory than its current energy consumption, even as data center power demand faces mounting scrutiny from environmentalists.

First covered Sep 16, 2026 · 4:43 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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