Sustainable AI is a term that is particularly at home in the fields of artificial intelligence, sustainability and Environment 4.0 as well as in digital transformation. It describes the approach of developing and using artificial intelligence (AI) in such a way that it is environmentally friendly, conserves resources and is socially responsible.
This means that Sustainable AI is about minimising the impact of AI on our environment. AI applications often require a lot of energy, for example when training large language models. This is where Sustainable AI comes in and asks how we can reduce power consumption, use green energy or make calculations more efficient. But social aspects are also included - for example, fair data processing and inclusive algorithms for all people.
An illustrative example: a company uses AI to control production processes in an energy-saving manner. The AI ensures that machines only run when they really need to and optimises the entire process. This not only reduces electricity consumption, but also saves costs and protects the environment. This is a practical application of sustainable AI in the everyday life of companies.
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