Balancing Innovation and Sustainability: Unpacking the Environmental Impact of Generative AI

A closer look at the carbon footprint of language models and sustainable solutions.

The French association Data for Good released a white paper exploring the societal and environmental issues surrounding generative AI. I was particularly interested in the environmental impact of language models, which is less covered than the ethical aspects. Here are my key learnings:

TL;DR

• Context: world leaders committed to reduce our emissions by 2050 to well below 2°C. That implies …

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