Jensen Huang was reckless with the environment, too

Under cofounder Jensen Huang, Nvidia has become the engine for the AI boom — and one of the tech industry’s biggest environmental liabilities. Its sought-after chips have triggered a new wave of water- and chemical-intensive factories, drained power grids from inside massive data centers, and set the stage for a looming e-waste problem.

Under Huang’s leadership, Nvidia clashed with environmental groups seeking to hold the company accountable for its so-called “hidden” emissions. Huang has talked up the idea of using AI to fight climate change while his company’s supply chain emissions ballooned. Nvidia’s investments, meanwhile, have supported the buildout of data centers that have sparked intense backlash for both their local and global impact. Now, after the CEO’s shocking resignation amid a sprawling sex-and-espionage scandal, advocates are urging Nvidia to turn the page.

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