MIT Technology Review Named Finalist for 2026 National Magazine Award in Reporting
MIT Technology Review Named Finalist for 2026 National Magazine Award in Reporting
Publish Date: 2026-03-09 16:17:00
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- MIT Technology Review has been named a finalist for a 2026 National Magazine Award in the reporting category by the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME).
- The major investigative story that earned this recognition is titled “We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard,” which elaborates on AI’s hidden energy demands.
- The investigation was conducted over six months by senior AI reporter James O’Donnell and senior climate reporter Casey Crownhart, who studied hundreds of reports, interviewed experts, and analyzed data.
- The journalism covers AI’s energy consumption, including the electricity required to operate AI systems and its broader climate and infrastructure impacts.
- Following the release of the story, major AI companies such as OpenAI, Mistral, and Google disclosed new information about their models’ energy and water usage.
- Winners of the 2026 National Magazine Awards will be announced at a ceremony in New York City on May 19, 2026.
