TechCrunch Climate
16 September 2026
Al Gore says the real AI risk isn’t data centers
Why It Matters for ITAD
New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
In an interview with TechCrunch, Al Gore suggested he isn't losing sleep over AI data center emissions — he's more worried about the AI industry's own warnings about where the technology is headed.
Key Takeaways
- • Al Gore has a surprisingly calm take on the AI data center backlash.
