A coalition of environmental groups warns that AI's energy demands may increase planet-heating emissions by 80%, equivalent to Sweden's energy consumption. The report highlights AI's potential to exacerbate climate disinformation. While some see AI aiding climate efforts, the coalition stresses the need for transparency and safeguards. This challenges the idea of AI as a climate savior.
Watt’s Up? Generative AI’s Disruption of Energy Demand
Generative AI models, like ChatGPT, are pushing boundaries but pose energy challenges. Data centers, using 2% of global electricity, face soaring demand due to AI. This strains renewable capacity and may increase costs. Making GPUs more efficient helps, but urgent policy is needed to balance AI expansion with energy sustainability. (Word count: 50)