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With #AI and #data at the centre of the 2024 edition of the International Water Association Emerging Water Leaders (EWL) Forum discussion, I will start sharing some food for thought that can enhance the debate. The New York Times has recently published a news piece on how bad is AI for the #climate. As tech giants are building power-hungry data centres to run their artificial intelligence tools, questions emerge on how utilities and energy companies will be able to provide energy and if this AI revolution will largely run on fossil fuels. At the same time, regulations are being developed worldwide on emission-cutting guidelines for power plants that run on fossil fuels. What do you think about it? https://lnkd.in/dviQu2hx

Following my first post related to the 2024 IWA Emerging Water Leaders Forum and the discussions on AI and data in the #watersector, I would like to share an interesting article on #digitaltwins that highlights a case study from Sabesp in Brazil. According to the article, "a digital twin for #watermanagement is much more than a static 3D model or a single software platform. It involves the integration of various technologies, including sensors, IoT (Internet of Things) devices, data analytics, and advanced modelling techniques. These components work together to create a dynamic, real-time representation of a water system, be it a treatment plant, distribution network, or a natural water body". The article is available here: https://lnkd.in/dtknsxzb

With the widespread use of large language models and their arrival in the public domain, AI can drive change and accelerate the climate agenda for consumers and banks alike.

🌍🔋 AI holds substantial promise for enabling and enhancing the energy transition, yet the practical and responsible application of AI in the energy and renewables sectors presents complex challenges. Join us for breakfast as we’ll be hosting a panel discussion in partnership with London Climate Action Week. Hear from experts in the climate tech, carbon accounting, and energy industries explore the impacts and potential pitfalls of AI implementation. Register your interest here: https://hubs.ly/Q02C461l0 #EnergyTransition #AI #Sustainability #FutureOfEnergy

How can we maximise the #benefits of AI without underestimating the resources required to implement these solutions? Join us for breakfast next week as part of the London Climate Action Week to tackle this and other questions about #AI and #ClimateChange."

The climate future is being discussed at #cop28 and I've just seen this Google post on how AI can help the climate action. Google released a report with Boston Consulting Group highlighting the potential of AI to mitigate 5-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Excited to see how technology will play a key role in the energy transition! And how we are contributing from Instituto de Ingeniería del Conocimiento (IIC) applying AI to renewable energies! #AIforclimate #RenewableEnergy

💡 The tech giants that once supported the discontinuation of reliable power sources in favor of wind and solar are now being forced to rethink their "all-in" commitment to renewables. "In a series of recent environmental reports, the three tech giants have acknowledged that the race to build new data centers and develop computationally intensive AI features could complicate their long-term climate objectives." You can read more in the Bloomberg article below.

Thanks Terry Yosie for sharing this perspective. As artificial intelligence continues to advance rapidly, it is crucial to consider the unintended consequences that may arise along the way. From job displacement to energy to ethical dilemmas, the impacts of AI are far-reaching and complex. We all need to join the conversation on navigating the future responsibly. #AI #Ethics #energyefficiency #TechTrends

The increasing demand for electricity from AI is similar to the rising demand for electric vehicles, heat pumps, or factory expansion. The crucial factor is how we address that demand.

Google is making a map of methane leaks for the whole world to see "Google is planning to use satellite data, AI technology, and computing power to map methane emissions." #sustainability #data #ai