Big Tech Says Generative AI Will Save the Planet. It Doesn't Offer Much Proof

A new report finds that of 154 specific claims about how AI will benefit the climate, just a quarter cited academic research. A third included no evidence at all.

The report, which was obtained by WIRED, highlights the lack of concrete evidence supporting the claims made by big tech companies about the benefits of generative AI for the environment.

According to the report, many of the claims made by these companies are based on anecdotal evidence or unproven assumptions.

The report's findings are a blow to the hopes of those who believe that AI can be a key tool in the fight against climate change.

The report's authors argue that more research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and drawbacks of generative AI.

The report's findings are a reminder that the use of AI in the fight against climate change is still in its infancy and that more work needs to be done to fully understand its potential.

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