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  • Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) demands extensive computational power for training and inference.
  • The electronic waste (e-waste) consequences and management of GAI remain largely unexamined.
  • Large language models (LLMs) are a significant contributor to GAI computational demands.

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  • To quantify the e-waste generated by GAI, focusing on LLMs.
  • To explore potential e-waste management strategies for GAI.
  • To assess the impact of circular economy principles on GAI-related e-waste.

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  • Development of a computational power-driven material flow analysis framework.
  • Quantification of e-waste streams under various GAI development scenarios.
  • Modeling the effects of circular economy strategies on e-waste reduction.

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  • GAI e-waste could accumulate between 1.2 and 5.0 million tons from 2020 to 2030.
  • Geopolitical restrictions and rapid server turnover may exacerbate e-waste issues.
  • Circular economy strategies show potential to reduce GAI e-waste by 16% to 86%.

Conclusions:

  • Proactive e-waste management is crucial for sustainable GAI development.
  • Integrating circular economy principles into the GAI value chain is essential.
  • Addressing e-waste is vital as GAI technologies continue to advance.