To avoid any confusion , let me first say that this foreword is written by me , without any help from artificial intelligence . That doesn ’ t mean I have a problem with AI : it just means that , while it has its uses , this isn ’ t one of them .

The arguments for and against AI are far more urgent when it comes to driving sustainability for businesses .

Put simply , it is either the monster that devours immense amounts of energy – or the genie that promises to help firms innovate their way to net zero . Either way , it ’ s here to stay . This month , KPMG ’ s David Rowlands explores the pros and cons of AI , giving all of us much food for thought , plus unmissable insights from New York ’ s Deputy Mayor .

In the style of AI , I proudly invite you to read our esteemed publication .

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Sustainability Magazine November 2024 | Page 7

FOREWORD “ AI is either the monster that devours immense amounts of energy – or the genie that promises to help firms innovate their way to net zero ”

MONSTER OR GENIE ? AI IS HERE TO STAY

To avoid any confusion , let me first say that this foreword is written by me , without any help from artificial intelligence . That doesn ’ t mean I have a problem with AI : it just means that , while it has its uses , this isn ’ t one of them .