CS5720 - Week 13
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Green AI and Sustainable Computing

Environmental Impact of AI

Green AI focuses on reducing the environmental footprint of artificial intelligence systems through energy-efficient algorithms, sustainable computing practices, and carbon-conscious development.
The Growing Concern:

• AI training consumes massive amounts of energy
• Carbon emissions rival those of entire industries
• Cloud computing demands continuous power
• Hardware production has environmental costs
📊 Click to see Environmental Impact Stats
Discover the shocking numbers behind AI's carbon footprint

Sustainable AI Solutions

  • Energy-Efficient Algorithms
    Optimize models for lower power consumption
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    Renewable Energy
    Power data centers with clean energy sources
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    Model Optimization
    Reduce model size while maintaining performance
  • ♻️
    Lifecycle Management
    Consider environmental impact throughout AI lifecycle

AI Carbon Footprint Examples

626k lbs
GPT-3 Training CO₂
Equivalent to 125 gasoline-powered cars for one year
0.5g
Per ChatGPT Query
Single inference produces about 0.5g CO₂
1%
Global Energy Use
Data centers consume 1% of global electricity
90%
Potential Reduction
Energy savings possible with optimization
Prepared by Dr. Gorkem Kar