Planet, progress and pollution. Monday 4 August, 2025   In this episode of Hype Cloud AI, hosts Bonnie Murthy and Ross Monahan explore the multifaceted impact of AI on the environment. They cover the latest news in AI, including how AI affects journalism, climate goals, and job markets. Key discussions revolve around the energy consumption of AI data centres, their environmental footprint, and the balance between AI's societal benefits and its ecological costs. The episode also highlights industry efforts and startup innovations aimed at mitigating these impacts, while emphasising the necessity for sustainable practices and proper governance. The conversation concludes with perspectives on whether AI is a net positive or pushing us towards another resource disaster.   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview   00:56 Latest Hype Cloud AI News   05:32 AI's Environmental Impact: A Deep Dive   08:37 Balancing AI's Benefits and Drawbacks   10:03 Personal AI Usage and Environmental Costs   11:42 Future of AI and Environmental Policies   19:56 AI Services and Final Thoughts