‘There is a wide range of potential applications for AI systems: They are supposed to make resource consumption more efficient, solve complex social problems such as the energy and mobility transition, create a more sustainable energy system, and facilitate research into new materials. AI is even seen as an essential tool for tackling the climate crisis. However, such optimism ignores the fact that the use of AI also causes a considerable amount of CO2 emissions, which are a major cause of the climate crisis.’
Link: https://algorithmwatch.org/en/sustainable-ai-explained/
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