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Energy‑intensive mining could exacerbate AI’s carbon footprint
  • Shifting mining power to AI data centers may increase overall electricity consumption, raising environmental concerns.
  • While repurposing assets can improve efficiency, the combined demand of mining and AI could strain power grids.
  • Stakeholders must weigh profitability against sustainability impacts.
BobbyBloomberg Television01:24:58

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BUT IT'S NOT A LEADING PRICE INFLUENCER. Bobby
IF YOU'RE RUNNING A BITCOIN MINING OPERATION, ISN'T IT VERY TEMPTING TO STOP MINING BITCOIN AND RENT OUT YOUR ENERGY TO AI? Bobby

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Rising AI demand tempts Bitcoin miners to repurpose energy, while mining hash power remains a lagging indicator of price movements.

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