OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pushed back on AI energy criticism at an Indian Express event, arguing that training a human over 20 years consumes far more energy than training an AI model, while dismissing water-usage claims as 'completely untrue.'

Bipartisan activists across US states successfully halted $98B in AI data center projects in Q2 2025, citing concerns over electricity, water, and environmental impact.

Study reveals 74% of Big Tech's AI climate benefit claims lack peer-reviewed evidence, with 36% providing no evidence at all for emission reduction promises.