Think Twice Before Using AI for Everyday Tasks — Experts Explain Why

Generative AI can write messages, plan meals and answer simple questions within seconds, but those replies come from energy-intensive servers housed in data centres that also need cooling, water and specialised hardware.

Experts are not arguing that every AI use is irresponsible. Their concern is that unnecessary use multiplies rapidly, while companies reveal too little for consumers to compare the environmental cost of different tools.