Dirty Secrets Of Artificial Intelligence: India’s AI Boom Faces A Climate Paradox

As India accelerates its artificial intelligence ambitions, concerns are rising over the environmental cost of powering AI infrastructure. Data centres require vast amounts of electricity and water, raising questions about whether rapid AI expansion aligns with climate commitments. In an exclusive conversation, NDTV Science Editor Pallava Bagla speaks with Arunabha Ghosh, CEO of the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), on whether the AI-climate paradox is real, or a false binary. The discussion explores how clean energy, efficiency improvements, and smart policy frameworks can ensure sustainable AI growth in India.