AI's High Energy Demands Prompt Microsoft to Invest $1.7 Billion in Underground Waste Management
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Microsoft has invested $1.7 billion in a partnership with Vaulted Deep, a company tasked with processing 4.9 million tons of organic waste over the next 12 years. This waste will be injected underground and safely sealed using advanced deep-well water injection technology, a strategic move aimed at supporting Microsoft's carbon reduction targets. This significant investment underscores the environmental costs associated with the expansion of Microsoft's AI and cloud computing operations.