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The Double-Edged Sword of Artificial Intelligence: Energy Consumption vs. Environmental Sustainability

The Double-Edged Sword of Artificial Intelligence: Energy Consumption vs. Environmental Sustainability
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Author(s): E. Ivette Cota-Rivera (Universidad Politécnica de Baja California, Mexico), Guillermo M. Limón-Molina (Universidad Politécnica de Baja California, Mexico), Abelardo Mercado-Herrera (Universidad Politécnica de Baja California, Mexico)and Fabian N. Murrieta-Rico (Universidad Politécnica de Baja California, Mexico)
Copyright: 2027
Pages: 15
Source title: Encyclopedia of Modern Artificial Intelligence
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Founding Editor-in-Chief, Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), USA)
DOI: 10.4018/407627

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Abstract

In today's digital era, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries while simultaneously increasing energy consumption. This article explores the double-edged sword of AI, focusing on its environmental impact and potential solutions. Data centers, critical to AI operations, contribute significantly to global energy consumption and carbon emissions. However, AI also offers innovative solutions to these challenges. By optimizing energy efficiency, enhancing resource management, and facilitating the transition to sustainable energy sources, AI can help mitigate its environmental footprint. This article delves into the complexities of AI's role in energy consumption and environmental sustainability, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities for creating a greener technological future.

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