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AI is dangerous, but not for the reasons you think | Sasha Luccioni

Oct 31, 2023
Sasha Luccioni, an AI ethics researcher, discusses the current negative impacts of AI, such as carbon emissions, copyright infringement, and biased information. She offers practical solutions to regulate AI for inclusivity and transparency. Topics include environmental costs, bias in facial recognition, and addressing biases in AI systems.
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  • AI models have significant environmental impacts, emitting large amounts of carbon dioxide and consuming massive amounts of energy.
  • Artists and authors have faced challenges in proving that their work has been used to train AI models without their consent.

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The Impacts of AI on Sustainability

AI models have significant environmental impacts, emitting large amounts of carbon dioxide and consuming massive amounts of energy. The growth in size of AI models over the years has contributed to their increasing environmental costs. Tools like Code Carbon can help estimate the energy consumption and carbon emissions of AI models, allowing for informed choices and the deployment of models on renewable energy sources.

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