UK Government Invests £1.73M in AI Projects to Advance Net Zero Goals, While Concerns Arise Over Potential Job Losses
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The UK government has announced an investment of £1.73 million ($2.2 million) in AI projects aimed at helping the country achieve its 2050 net zero emissions goals. The funding will support eight projects focused on areas such as electricity generation, transport decarbonization, and land use for renewables. Some of the specific projects include improving weather forecasting for renewable energy management, using AI to identify projects eligible for green finance funding, analyzing traffic and electric fleet charging to reduce transport emissions, and suggesting low-carbon technologies for construction projects. However, concerns have been raised about the energy consumption and environmental impact of AI, including the power needed to train AI models and process queries. Researchers estim...
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