Posted 3/24/2024, 3:19:52 PM
Apple's Tim Cook touts AI's role in sustainability goals during high-profile China meetings
- Apple CEO Tim Cook says artificial intelligence is essential for helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint, speaking at a climate forum in China
- Cook touted Apple's environmental goals and progress, though admits "we are not there yet" in reaching net zero climate impact
- AI can help calculate personal carbon footprints, identify recoverable materials, and offer recycling strategies, according to Cook
- Cook met with Chinese government and business leaders in a series of high-profile meetings, showing Apple's commitment to China
- Apple aims to eliminate plastic from all product packaging by 2025, already avoiding 600 metric tons of waste by removing iPhone 13 exterior wraps