AI's Convenience Carries Climate Cost
- AI can improve efficiency but also increase energy use due to rebound effects, where convenience drives more demand
- AI is changing how we search, shop, socialize, and organize our lives, affecting energy use
- AI transport apps are increasing travel demand and emissions
- AI may take over chores, freeing up time for more energy-intensive activities
- AI risks exacerbating misinformation and eroding trust, threatening climate action