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AI Versus Nature: Navigating the Complex Interplay of Technology and the Environment

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  • Barbara Caputo

    (Politecnico di Torino)

  • Antonio Tavera

    (Focoos AI)

  • Fabio Cermelli

    (Focoos AI)

  • G. Roberto Marseglia

    (Università degli Studi di Pavia
    Alia Servizi Ambiental Spa
    Daat Consulting)

Abstract

The relationship between technology and the environment is complex, particularly with the advent of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools. While AI technologies consume significant energy and resources, they also offer solutions to environmental challenges. This chapter examines the dual impact of AI: increasing energy consumption and pollution, yet enabling more efficient and sustainable practices. Key applications include optimizing wind turbine placement, photovoltaic production, and energy consumption patterns. Additionally, the need for holistic energy assessments is emphasized, highlighting emerging efficient AI systems and advancements in public services like waste and water management.

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  • Barbara Caputo & Antonio Tavera & Fabio Cermelli & G. Roberto Marseglia, 2024. "AI Versus Nature: Navigating the Complex Interplay of Technology and the Environment," Progress in IS,, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prochp:978-3-031-73514-1_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-73514-1_2
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