Googleforward CEO Eric Schmidt was recently on AI + Power demand for AI computing is unlimited, says Energy SummitClimate goals are unattainable, so climate protection goals should be abandoned to focus on AI development, and then let AI solve global warming.
Schmidt argues that we can't meet our climate goals because we're not organized, and that AI can help us get there. He argues that we should provide AI companies with more power, land, and infrastructure to support their growth.
Schmidt believes that the development of AI can improve energy efficiency and thus reduce energy consumption. He promises that AI companies will make energy production systems at least 15% more efficient. He stated thatAlthough the development of AI requires a lot of energy, it's worth it because AI can find solutions to climate problems. He emphasized that if we limit the development of AI, we may instead face bigger problems.
Schmidt's views have been controversial. Some argue that the climate crisis is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity and that climate goals cannot be abandoned for the sake of AI development. They point out that climate change is already having a serious impact on human life and the environment, and that the consequences of inaction will be unimaginable.
There are also those who support Schmidt's view that AI has great potential to 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.
Some experts have suggested 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 refers to the fact that when a resource becomes more efficient, people tend to use more of it.
In addition, some are concerned that placing the future of humanity on AI may pose a risk.