VTV.vn – In the context of the revolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is going strong, a the big question is whether this technology will become the savior or enemy of the environment.
The answer depends on two main aspects of this problem: energy consumption giants of AI and the potential use of AI in solving the climate challenge.
In terms of energy consumption, data centers, AI is increasingly becoming the “monster” power. According to estimates of the Electric power Research Institute Usa (EPRI), to the end of this decade, the data center can consume up to 9% of the total output power of the U.s. doubled in comparison with the present. This poses big challenges for the energy sector in the meet skyrocketing demand.
The tech giants such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are racing to invest in clean energy to power the data center of them. Microsoft has signed an agreement to purchase 835 megawatt nuclear power, while Amazon is building farm solar capacity of 150 megawatts in California. However, the pace of development infrastructure, clean energy still has not keep pace with the growth of demand. As a result, many places still have to rely on fossil fuels, especially natural gas to meet electricity demand short term. This leads to a situation of greenhouse gas emissions rose sharply, even at the technology company capital have committed to environmental ambition. Sustainability report recently of Microsoft and Google were found to have emission levels spike in the year 2023, mainly due to the development of AI.
On the other hand, AI is now being used widely to solve the climate problem. The researchers are using this technology in various fields such as optimization, grid, forecast, disaster, development, clean material. He Amen Ra Mashariki, Chief strategy AI and data at the earth, Bezos said the fund is funded at $ 100 million for the project application WHO in the conservation of biodiversity, development protein, sustainable and optimize the grid.
However, some critics warn that AI is also being used in the oil and gas industry to accelerate the process of exploration and exploitation. In addition, WHO is also the main driving force behind its targeted advertising can boost consumption excessive.
To solve these challenges, the experts called for the need for more transparency about the energy consumption of AI. A number of researchers are developing rating system, traces of carbon (carbon footprint) for the pattern AI, similar to the label Energy Star for electronic devices. U.s. senator Ed Markey has also proposed legislation environmental Impact AI, requires companies to publish information about the energy consumption of the AI system.
As such, the AI will become “heroes” or “villains” in the fight against climate change depends on the way people grow and manage this technology. He Amen Ra Mashariki identify WHO is on the “journey of the hero” – can be faced with many challenges, but ultimately has the potential to become a positive factor for the environment. To achieve that, you need with the efforts and cooperation of all stakeholders, from government, business to the non-profit organization and community.
Source: vtv.vn