Understanding the carbon footprint of AI and how to reduce it | Carbon Direct
Julio Friedmann, PhDcarbon-direct.com
Understanding the carbon footprint of AI and how to reduce it | Carbon Direct
AI helps mitigate this by optimizing energy production and distribution based on predictive models considering weather forecasts, current energy production, and consumption patterns. In solar energy systems, AI can predict the optimal angle for solar panels throughout the day to maximize energy capture.
Artificial Intelligence is playing a crucial role in this arena, not only by optimizing the use of resources but also by monitoring environmental changes that could have long-term impacts on our planet.
AI could consume up to 3.5% of the world’s electricity by 2030, according to an estimate from IT research and consulting firm Gartner.