Tech experts criticise Ulf Kristersson as newspaper accuses him of falling for ‘the oligarchs’ AI psychosis’

The Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, has come under fire after admitting that he regularly consults AI tools for a second opinion in his role running the country.

Kristersson, whose Moderate party leads Sweden’s centre-right coalition government, said he used tools including ChatGPT and the French service LeChat. His colleagues also used AI in their daily work, he said.

  • Zephorah@discuss.onlineEnglish
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    5 months ago

    The water issue alone, for these data centers, should be shut down worthy. I read an article yesterday regarding aquifer depletion, globally, due to mining interests, globally.

    People in Texas, living near data centers, already experience dry taps or reduced water pressure throughout their days.

    This goes way beyond annoyance and we can see here where political motivation sits with it.

      • Avid Amoeba@lemmy.caEnglish
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        5 months ago

        It’s all about cost. They don’t have to use evaporation to cool. Sea water would likely increase costs, so no. They’d use the cheapest option until it’s no longer available. Either due to depletion or due to regulation.

      • I_am_10_squirrels@beehaw.orgEnglish
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        5 months ago

        It is possible and is used in some areas, but it is more expensive and more technically challenging. As others have pointed out, capitalism will use the cheapest resources until they run out.