Analysis

April 25, 2024

Startups are working overtime to reduce the massive climate impact of AI

AI could increase global carbon emissions by 80%, but startups think they can greatly lessen the technology's impact on our climate


Tim Smith

5 min read

A datacentre optimisation simulation from Cadence.

Depending on who you listen to, super-intelligent computer systems are either going to destroy humanity, or deliver a future of prosperity and abundance; unlock a new era of human artistry, or gut out entire creative industries.

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Tim Smith

Tim Smith was news editor at Sifted. He covered deeptech and AI, and produced Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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