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AI productivity gains may boost fossil fuel emissions, modelling finds
Original: "Modelling finds AI-driven productivity gains in coal, oil and gas enable more emissions than applications in renewables
New modelling suggests AI-driven productivity improvements in coal, oil and gas production could enable more emissions than AI applications in renewables would avoid. Commenters are debating whether fossil fuel companies' large investments in AI signal a push to automate workforces and expand output, raising concerns that efficiency gains in extraction could outweigh climate benefits elsewhere.
Why now: The findings raise concerns that AI investment may accelerate fossil fuel production rather than cut emissions.
fossil fuel industryrenewable energy sectorartificial intelligence
Evidence
- "Modelling finds AI-driven productivity gains in coal, oil and gas enable more emissions than applications in renewables avoid" What if.. 'Fossil Fuel lobbies are investing hundreds of billions in AI in order to eventually replace all of their human workforce with AI, because… · CanvasesByPeter@mementomori.social · 4
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