Between 20 million and 70 million hard disk drives reach end of life each year in the U.S. — most shredded and landfilled. AI-driven hardware refresh cycles compress equipment lifespans to three to five years, accelerating data center e-waste. Data sanitization for reuse and modular, upgradeable hardware design can reduce reliance on physical destruction.
Ticking Time Bomb: AI, Data Centers, and the Looming E-Waste Crisis
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