A recent study by researchers from Cambridge University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences warns that the rapid growth of generative AI could lead to a massive increase in electronic waste (e-waste) by 2030. The study projects that the industry could discard e-waste equivalent to over 10 billion iPhones per year, highlighting the need for circular economy solutions.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/28/generative-ai-could-cause-10-billion-iphones-worth-of-e-waste-per-year-by-2030/