Sustainability Magazine October 2024 | Page 188

AI / ML

“ AI presents a paradox in sustainability : while it significantly increases energy consumption due to its intensive computational needs , it also offers powerful tools to optimise resource management and reduce environmental impact on a large scale ”

VINCENT CALDEIRA CTO APAC , RED HAT
Vincent Caldeira , Chief Technology Officer , APAC at Red Hat , describes this challenge : “ AI presents a paradox in sustainability : while it significantly increases energy consumption due to its intensive computational needs , it also offers powerful tools to optimise resource management and reduce environmental impact on a large scale .”
The imperative for sustainable AI In today ’ s world , the integration of sustainability into AI development is no longer just an ethical consideration – it ’ s a business imperative : a point emphasised by Sujata Kukreja , General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer for enterprise connectivity solutions
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