Modelling finds AI-driven productivity gains in coal, oil and gas enable more emissions than applications in renewables avoid

Cross posted from https://slrpnk.net/post/41361937

Modelling finds AI-driven productivity gains in coal, oil and gas enable more emissions than applications in renewables avoid

The paper is here

This is above and beyond the direct use of fossil fuels by big tech.

    • modem_down@thebrainbin.orgOP
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      4 days ago

      The difference is no-one said crypto mining would solve climate change.

      Some tech bros are saying AI will solve climate change. As this article shows, they’re wrong.

      • dumnezero@piefed.socialEnglish
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        2 days ago

        The difference is no-one said crypto mining would solve climate change.

        Eh, don’t be so sure. I remember talk of using crypto in the carbon credit schemes. It’s probably difficult to find with so much scamming, but try searching something like: crypto coin project carbon reduction GHG