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Demystifying Artificial Intelligence and the Environmental Impact of Digital Technology with Rachad Najjar, Ph.D

Because You Need to Know®

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Decentralizing Technology for Sustainability

This chapter focuses on the critical need for decentralized, citizen-led technology initiatives that operate free from corporate and governmental influence. It highlights the environmental challenges posed by AI, particularly the resource consumption of data centers, and calls for collective action to prioritize sustainability in technological development.

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