Google Ex-CEO Schmidt's Controversial View on AI and Climate Goals
TapTechNews October 8th news, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt recently stated at the AI + Energy Summit that the power demand for AI computing is unlimited, and the climate goal is impossible to achieve, so the climate protection goal should be abandoned and the focus should be placed on the development of AI, and then let AI solve the global warming problem.
Schmidt believes that we cannot achieve the climate goal because we are not well organized, and AI can help us achieve the goal. He believes that we should provide more power, land and infrastructure for AI companies to support their development.
Schmidt believes that the development of AI can improve energy efficiency and thereby reduce energy consumption. He promised that AI companies will increase the efficiency of the energy production system by at least 15%. He said, although the development of AI requires a lot of energy, it is worth it because AI can find a solution to the climate problem. He emphasized that if we limit the development of AI, we may face even greater problems instead.
Schmidt's view has caused controversy. Some people believe that the climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity and the climate goal cannot be abandoned for the development of AI. They point out that climate change has already had a serious impact on human life and the environment, and if no action is taken, the consequences will be unimaginable.
Some also support Schmidt's view, believing that AI has great potential and can help humanity solve many problems, including climate change. They point out that AI can improve energy efficiency, reduce pollution, and develop new clean energy technologies.
However, TapTechNews noted that some experts pointed out that the development of AI may lead to an increase in energy demand rather than a decrease. This phenomenon is known as the Jevons Paradox, which means that when a resource becomes more efficient, people tend to use more of this resource.
In addition, some people worry that entrusting the future of humanity to AI may bring risks.