An off-shelf Artificial intelligence language processing system can generate as much as 1,400 pounds’ carbon emission [1]. An AI-based language system can create around 80,000 pounds’, which is twice of what a human being breathes in a lifetime [1]. The amount of power for searching and training a neural network architecture can be anywhere around 6,16,000 pounds [2]’ — roughly five times what an average U.S. car emits!

You heard it right; the massive carbon footprint that comes with artificial intelligence is posing risks for the technology landscape.

Right, A.I. continues to rise exponentially and is here to stay — but with environmental concerns at stake. A.I. has not only become a focal point of ethical concerns; it is also contributing to around 3% of total carbon dioxide globally[3].

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