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Environment & Energy

littlemissmartypants

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4. AI and blockchain...

Reply to mopinko (Reply #3)

Sat Dec 28, 2024, 01:44 PM

Dec 2024

Are two different things. Crypto is based in blockchain and is a resources bottomless pit.

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It's unregulated construction of data centers and their activities related to AI and block chains that is not being discussed enough relative to their use of limited natural resources.

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And will probably get the same consideration.. littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #2

the point of ai- mopinko Dec 2024 #3

AI and blockchain... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #4

yeah, true. but both only work w criminals in the mix. mopinko Dec 2024 #5

I updated my post. ... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #6

which is what i said. mopinko Dec 2024 #7