Energy consumption is only one part of AI’s broader environmental impact

In an article on The Conversation website, Hamish van der Ven, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Business Management of Natural Resources, University of British Columbia, argues that social and political mediums through which AI affects the planet are far more insidious and, arguably, more consequential for the future of humanity. AI is bad for the … Continue reading Energy consumption is only one part of AI’s broader environmental impact →

Energy in Demand News, January 26, 2025

Apart from watching what is going on in Washington DC , our attention has understandably focused again this week on the devastation in the Los Angeles area from the continuing wildfires. The total area affected was recently estimated at more than 16,000 hectares and it is going to take years and a lot of money … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 26, 2025 →

New survey finds many businesses aren’t keeping on top of AI energy needs

Efosa Udinmwen writes on the msn website about a new survey that shows few monitor the power consumption of their AI systems. AI energy efficiency monitoring ranks low among enterprise users, survey by inference CPU specialists finds Swimlane survey finds many businesses aren't keeping on top of AI energy needs Nearly three quarters are … Continue reading New survey finds many businesses aren’t keeping on top of AI energy needs →

AI presents opportunities and challenges in the energy landscape

Ginelle Greene-Dewasmes, Initiatives Lead, Artificial Intelligence and Energy, World Economic Forum and Thapelo Tladi, Lead, Energy Initiatives, World Economic Forum write on the WEF website about AI’s opportunities and challenges. What are your views? AI's energy dilemma: Challenges, opportunities, and a path forward The energy demand of data centres, including hyper-scale facilities and micro … Continue reading AI presents opportunities and challenges in the energy landscape →

Energy in Demand News, January 19, 2025

It was welcome news this week from the Coalition for Energy Savings that, according to latest Eurostat data, there was a sharp drop of the EU's primary and final energy consumption in 2023. Compared to 2022, primary energy consumption dropped by 3.9% and final energy consumption lowered by 3%. This is the largest decline since … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 19, 2025 →

Research using an AI model shows glaciers are shrinking four times faster than global average since 1979

In an article on The Conversation website, Tian Li, Senior Research Associate, Bristol Glaciology Centre, University of Bristol; Jonathan Bamber, Professor of Glaciology and Earth Observation, University of Bristol; and Konrad Heidler, Chair of Data Science in Earth Observation, Technical University of Munich discuss quite disturbing analysis showing the rate that glaciers are shrinking. … Continue reading Research using an AI model shows glaciers are shrinking four times faster than global average since 1979 →

AI poses a potential sustainability problem, but can it also be the solution?

In an article on the Data Center Dynamics website, Stephen Magennis argues that AI-driven systems that predict, adapt, and optimise data center resources are leading the way, showing that it’s possible to meet the world’s growing demand for data while working towards a greener future. Mr. Magennis is from Expleo, a global engineering, technology and … Continue reading AI poses a potential sustainability problem, but can it also be the solution? →

Energy in Demand News, January 5, 2025

The Italian energy giant Eni has just fired up the world’s most powerful supercomputer outside the US as it races rivals to build the technology infrastructure needed to better explore for new sources of oil and gas. The supercomputer cost €100 million, reports the Financial Times (behind a paywall). The supercomputer took fifth place in … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 5, 2025 →

AI and the energy transition

Najla Al Midfa writes on the TRENDS Research & Advisory website about how AI is transforming the energy transition. TRENDS Research & Advisory is an independent research institute based in the UAE. What are your views? AI in Energy Transformation: Driving Efficiency and Sustainability in the Modern Energy Sector Artificial Intelligence (AI) and energy … Continue reading AI and the energy transition →

Energy in Demand News, December 22, 2024

The biodiversity hit to economies is estimated at up to US$25 trillion a year, according to The Financial Times (behind a paywall). This is equivalent to one-quarter of global GDP lost annually because industries fail to factor in the damage their operations cause across systems. “Tackling biodiversity loss, climate change, water scarcity, food insecurity and … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, December 22, 2024 →