Artificial Intelligence And The Environment
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https://doi.org/10.23882/cdig.24270Keywords:
artificial intelligence, environment, climate changeAbstract
The rapid growth and development of artificial intelligence (AI) in the way people live, work and interact has brought a number of benefits. But at the same time, it also generates debate from an ethical, social or environmental perspective and in relation to its evolution, expansion and adoption. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that is revolutionising many sectors, including the environment. Through advanced algorithms and machine learning capabilities, AI offers innovative solutions to address environmental challenges, from natural resource management to climate change mitigation. We will explore how AI can improve the environment in some of the most high-profile areas: biodiversity monitoring and conservation, sustainable agriculture, waste management, renewable energy and environmental data analysis. In short, to seek and analyse solutions to overcome the challenges of the future that climate change may bring. Solutions that involve governments, non-governmental organisations, local communities, scientists and the private sector.
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