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Sustainable AI Means Looking Beyond Data Centres

The massive impact of AI on people and the environment is just the tip of the iceberg. True AI sustainability requires a life-cycle approach focused on the common good.

Das "Mutter Erde Telefon" in Form eines einfachen, schwarzen Vintage-Telefons an der Wand
© Mother Earth Telephone

Imagine Mother Earth Is on the Phone…

...and you can ask her any questions you want. With the 'Mother Earth Telephone', you might soon have our planet on the other end of the line.

“Magic” AI Is Exploiting Data Labour in the Global South – But Resistance Is Happening

Data labour powering generative AI are paid shockingly low wages, making them particularly attractive to AI service providers who seek to maximise profit. But, there's hope.

Sensor von Dryad am Baum.
© Dryad

‘Digital Noses’ in the Forest: How Sensors and AI Detect Fires

Start-up Dryad's sensor system sounds the alarm in the event of a forest fire, stopping them before they become difficult to control.

Could AI-Powered Robots Be the Answer to Europe’s E-Waste Problem?

A team of researchers have developed AI-powered robots to tackle Europe's gigantic e-waste recycling crisis.

Revolutionising Reforestation: How AI-backed Funding is Combatting ‘Phantom’ Carbon Offsets

Recent investigations have revealed that over 90% of rainforest offset credits are likely illegitimate. Could AI be offering a solution?

Using Half the Water, This Robot Gardens Just as Well as Humans

In a recent experiment conducted by researchers at UC Berkeley, a robot gardener performed just as well as its human counterpart while using significantly less water.

ChatGPT: Why Language Models Absolutely Must Become More Energy Efficient

AI chatbot ChatGPT reached more users than Instagram or TikTok in the days after its launch. However, nobody is speaking about the vast quantities of energy required to develop and host the systems.

Meet the Companies Using Machine Learning to Boost Their Social Impact

Machine Learning has been on everyone’s lips for a while now. A constant fixture in tech circles in recent years, this field of AI is booming with new applications within a variety of industries. But, could Machine Learning be gearing up to help with social causes, too?