Researchers in Colorado are using artificial intelligence (AI) to fine-tune crop production in the drought-challenged Colorado River Basin, with the aim of optimizing water resources and improving agricultural practices for long-term sustainability in the region. The project, funded by the US Department of Agriculture, seeks to use AI algorithms to analyze data collected on crops, soil conditions, and weather patterns, enabling farmers to adjust their irrigation practices and achieve better crop yields with less water.
The rapid growth of AI, particularly generative AI like chatbots, could significantly increase the carbon footprint of the internet and pose a threat to the planet's emissions targets, as these AI models require substantial computing power and electricity usage.
Intel is applying AI to its upcoming Meteor Lake chip to improve power management, using an algorithm that predicts and understands user behavior to optimize performance and energy efficiency.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can put human rights at risk, as highlighted by researchers from Amnesty International on the Me, Myself, and AI podcast, who discuss scenarios in which AI is used to track activists and make automated decisions that can lead to discrimination and inequality, emphasizing the need for human intervention and changes in public policy to address these issues.
The transformation of data servers to be AI-ready is consuming significant energy and natural resources, raising the question of whether AI can revolutionize technology's carbon footprint responsibly.
Lawmakers in the Senate Energy Committee were warned about the threats and opportunities associated with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the U.S. energy sector, with a particular emphasis on the risk posed by China's AI advancements and the need for education and regulation to mitigate negative impacts.
Artificial intelligence can improve climate modeling predictions by generating large ensembles of moderately high-resolution simulations that learn from observational and simulated data, leading to more accurate and usable climate predictions for risk assessment.
Tech developers including Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google are facing increased water consumption and environmental impact due to the energy-intensive nature of training large AI models.
Artificial intelligence (AI) poses both potential benefits and risks, as experts express concern about the development of nonhuman minds that may eventually replace humanity and the need to mitigate the risk of AI-induced extinction.
Artificial intelligence poses a more imminent threat to humanity's survival than climate crisis, pandemics, or nuclear war, as discussed by philosopher Nick Bostrom and author David Runciman, who argue that challenges posed by AI can be negotiated by drawing on lessons learned from navigating state and corporate power throughout history.
Generative AI, while revolutionizing various aspects of society, has a significant environmental impact, consuming excessive amounts of water and emitting high levels of carbon emissions. Despite some green initiatives by major tech companies, the scale of this impact is projected to increase further.
Microsoft's latest environmental report reveals that the AI industry's water usage has significantly increased, with Microsoft alone consuming 6,399,415 cubic meters of water in a 12-month period, highlighting the industry's water-intensive nature.
An art collective called Theta Noir argues that artificial intelligence (AI) should align with nature rather than human values in order to avoid negative impact on society and the environment. They advocate for an emergent form of AI called Mena, which merges humans and AI to create a cosmic mind that connects with sustainable natural systems.
The Ohio State University is leading a new multimillion-dollar international center called the AI and Biodiversity Change Global Climate Center to use artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand the impacts of climate change on biodiversity. The center aims to develop AI-enabled approaches to study the effects of climate change on various species and ecosystems and will collaborate with universities and organizations worldwide.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the new focus of concern for tech-ethicists, surpassing social media and smartphones, with exaggerated claims of AI's potential to cause the extinction of the human race. These fear-mongering tactics and populist misinformation have garnered attention and book deals for some, but are lacking in nuance and overlook the potential benefits of AI.
Representatives from several countries and companies announced commitments to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to advance progress in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during a ministerial side event at the United Nations' 78th Session High Level Week. These commitments focused on using AI to address issues related to health, education, food security, energy, and climate action, with an emphasis on inclusive and responsible governance of AI.
The World Economic Forum's "The Future of Jobs Report 2023" highlights that AI and machine learning specialists are in high demand, followed by sustainability specialists, business intelligence analysts, and information security analysts, as the fastest-growing roles driven by technology, digitalization, and sustainability.
