Big Tech purchases of carbon credits explode amid AI race, with Microsoft leading the way
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-03-16 17:08 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Technology & AI, Energy, Environment & Climate
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The AI boom may be having a side effect: a surge in Big Tech buying carbon credits to offset emissions generated by its energy-hungry buildout.
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