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The AI data center e-waste problem is huge — and getting bigger

Wednesday, September 16, 2026


A report projects that e-waste from artificial intelligence data centers will reach approximately 23 million shipping containers by 2050. The estimate exceeds previous projections of AI-related electronic waste. The figure assumes current AI infrastructure expansion patterns continue through 2050.

Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/996470/ai-data-center-e-waste-ban

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