AI Adoption and Its Environmental Impact: Key Insights 🌍🤖
A recent study in Environmental Research Letters reveals that the growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the U.S. could lead to an increase of around 900,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually—a minor rise at only 0.02% of total emissions. However, as AI becomes a central part of various sectors, the implications for our environment must be understood.
Key Findings:
- CO₂ Emissions: Estimated rise of 896,000 tons annually.
- Energy Consumption: An increase of up to 12 petajoules per year, equivalent to the electricity needs of 300,000 homes.
Co-author Anthony R. Harding emphasizes the importance of embedding energy efficiency and sustainability into AI strategies, particularly as the technology evolves across industries.
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