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Cloud Computing: How AI Could Help Fight Climate Change

Nov 26, 2023
Rachel Ramirez, CNN Climate Reporter, and Clare Duffy, CNN Technology Reporter, discuss the potential uses of AI in addressing climate change, including its predictive capabilities and ability to evaluate crop exposure. They also explore the impact of AI on the environment and the need for regulation to consider its environmental effects.
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  • AI can assist in addressing climate change by processing large amounts of data and providing insights.
  • Regulators need to consider the environmental impact of running AI data centers and address accessibility and affordability of AI tools for climate justice.

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AI as a Potential Solution to Climate Change

AI, while not a silver bullet, can assist in addressing climate change by processing large amounts of data quickly and providing insights. It can help predict wind energy availability, make seasonal forecasts on permafrost melt, and evaluate crop exposure to warming temperatures. These applications can aid in changing our current operations, mitigating climate change impacts, and adapting to existing effects.

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