Artificial Intelligence and the Energy Dilemma: Challenges and Opportunities for Electrical Engineers
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article investigates the growing intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and energy consumption, highlighting the dual role of AI as both a tool for energy optimization and a significant source of energy demand. With the expansion of machine learning, data centers, and edge computing, the environmental impact of AI is becoming a critical issue. At the same time, AI technologies are proving essential in creating smarter, more efficient energy systems. The paper outlines current challenges, emerging hardware and algorithmic solutions, and the vital contribution of electrical engineers in building a sustainable technological future. It offers a technical yet accessible overview designed for engineers, students, researchers, and technology professionals engaged in energy and AI innovation.
Author: Bernardino dos Passos, Andre Luiz
Language: English
Topic: Green IT and Sustainability
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7079977591
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