New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- Artificial Intelligence is changing the world. But a big question arises - Is the development of AI coming at the cost of the Earth?

AI is growing rapidly- revolutionizing healthcare, agriculture, energy, and governance. But behind it lies the infrastructure, creating a massive demand for energy.

This is the biggest paradox - AI can help reduce emissions, yet the machines that run it consume huge amounts of electricity. On one side, a solution on the other, a new crisis.

AI data centers are increasing electricity demand. Cooling systems are putting pressure on water resources. And rapidly evolving Graphics Processing Unit technology is driving up e-waste.

At the AI Impact Summit 2026 held in India, experts from a...