# A new AI report is shocking - but not to the experts

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Podcast: [The Detail](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-detail-83432)
Published: 2026-06-09T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

A new report spells out just how serious a toll AI is taking on the environment, but some experts say actually, New Zealand could be the right place to develop AI infrastructure A damning UN report spells out the dire consequences of Artificial Intelligence on the environment, but it's not all bad news Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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