Is AI bad for the environment?

As AI becomes increasingly ingrained in our lives, conversations around using it in an ethical and safe was have become more intense. However, a lesser-discussed concern is now gaining attention — the environmental impact of AI. AI requires immense quantities of resources, including electricity, water, and finite minerals. With its carbon footprint only expected to rise in the coming decades, we discuss the sustainability concerns surrounding this evolving technology.

Hosts: Achol Arok and Emma Gillespie
Producer: Orla Maher

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