Green AI: The Path to Becoming a Climate Conscious AI Engineer
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The presentation “Green AI: The Path to Becoming a Climate-conscious AI Engineer” by Sagar Sen at Molde University College explores the environmental impact of artificial intelligence. It highlights how AI’s growing energy demands—especially from generative models—pose sustainability challenges. Sen advocates for smaller models, energy-efficient practices, transparent reporting, and lifecycle awareness. He emphasizes balancing innovation with climate responsibility through better regulation, informed design choices, and user empowerment. The talk also critiques the limited regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act and urges developers to measure, compare, and reduce AI's carbon footprint. Tools like CodeCarbon.io and local models are suggested for greener practices.
Author: Sen, Sagar
Institutions: SINTEF, Simula Research Laboratory
Language: English
Topic: Green IT and Sustainability
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Climate action
Open Access status: green
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Award: G3235479098
OpenAlex ID: W6893355052
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