Although AI has some great benefits when used for the environment, i personally would like to limit its use in my life. I feel like it stops me thinking for myself and it's difficult to know what is real anymore. It is creeping into everything though. Maybe a step away from digital all together is what's needed for a happier more sustainable life.
As I have before, I'm forwarding this fine essay to my regional newspaper chain as well as to friends who care about AI as a source of environmental pollution and harmful effects on the public.
The rise of generative AI has already lead to some people thinking about whether or not they truly benefit from other digital technologies like social media. GenAI is not the first technology to be oversold and under-delivered by Silicon Valley and people are beginning to realize that. For instance, people are switching from the predatory, algorithmic, AI slop-filled music streaming platforms to CDs and cassettes.
I hope that criqitue of this one problematic technology can ultimately widen to rethink how our societies and global systems run, who really benefits and how things could be better for all of us.
Brilliant framing on how AI's energy footprint compares to everyday activities like Netflix streaming or running a microwave. Weve gotten so used to ignoring the carbon cost of our existing digital habits while hyperfocsing on the new shiny thing. I remember being shocked when I first saw how much energy my own home server was using vs my AI queries. Kinda makes you realize the real lever here is systemic policy change, not individual boycotts.
AI is such a powerful tool and requires the oversight and transparency of the general public. But it is except see what it could help humanity accomplish for good.
Katharine- seeing that you will be speaking at CO Mountain College on Feb. 19, I wonder if you are familiar with the Safe and Healthy Colorado Campaign https://www.safeandhealthyco.org/
Another possible way for CO students to get involved. Thanks!
Katharine- seeing that you will be speaking at CO Mountain College on Feb. 19, I wonder if you are familiar with the Safe and Healthy Colorado Campaign https://www.safeandhealthyco.org/
Another possible way for CO students to get involved. Thanks!
Although AI has some great benefits when used for the environment, i personally would like to limit its use in my life. I feel like it stops me thinking for myself and it's difficult to know what is real anymore. It is creeping into everything though. Maybe a step away from digital all together is what's needed for a happier more sustainable life.
As I have before, I'm forwarding this fine essay to my regional newspaper chain as well as to friends who care about AI as a source of environmental pollution and harmful effects on the public.
The rise of generative AI has already lead to some people thinking about whether or not they truly benefit from other digital technologies like social media. GenAI is not the first technology to be oversold and under-delivered by Silicon Valley and people are beginning to realize that. For instance, people are switching from the predatory, algorithmic, AI slop-filled music streaming platforms to CDs and cassettes.
I hope that criqitue of this one problematic technology can ultimately widen to rethink how our societies and global systems run, who really benefits and how things could be better for all of us.
Brilliant framing on how AI's energy footprint compares to everyday activities like Netflix streaming or running a microwave. Weve gotten so used to ignoring the carbon cost of our existing digital habits while hyperfocsing on the new shiny thing. I remember being shocked when I first saw how much energy my own home server was using vs my AI queries. Kinda makes you realize the real lever here is systemic policy change, not individual boycotts.
AI is such a powerful tool and requires the oversight and transparency of the general public. But it is except see what it could help humanity accomplish for good.
Katharine- seeing that you will be speaking at CO Mountain College on Feb. 19, I wonder if you are familiar with the Safe and Healthy Colorado Campaign https://www.safeandhealthyco.org/
Another possible way for CO students to get involved. Thanks!
Katharine- seeing that you will be speaking at CO Mountain College on Feb. 19, I wonder if you are familiar with the Safe and Healthy Colorado Campaign https://www.safeandhealthyco.org/
Another possible way for CO students to get involved. Thanks!