Energy use concerns dampen businesses’ interest in AI for sustainability
71% of firms believe AI's substantial energy consumption may outweigh its benefits for sustainability.
Nearly three quarter of businesses worry that AI's massive energy consumption may outweigh its benefits in supporting sustainable goals.
In a survey of 1,300 business leaders across industries in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, commissioned by Alibaba Cloud, 76% said they are “intrigued” by the potential of artificial intelligence in driving sustainability – but 61% admitted they were concerned about AI’s energy use.
