Abstract

Large language models (LLM) underpinning artificial intelligence (AI) offer many challenges to society that are widely discussed. One challenge that is often overlooked is the resource intensity of this technology. In particular, the chips that are driving the current AI wave demand enormous amounts of electricity while operating and enormous amounts of other precious resources to manufacture. This paper examines the implications of this resource intensity paying particular attention to the environmental impacts stemming from widespread adoption.

Presenters

Dianne Rahm
Professor of Political Science and Honorary Professor of International Studies, Political Science, Texas State University, Texas, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Environmental Studies

KEYWORDS

Environmental impacts, Resource intensity

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