ENS, Capgemini, and AI & Society: Observatory to Track AI’s Environmental Impact
PARIS, FRANCE, 4th February 2025 – The Ecole normale supérieure (ENS) in partnership with the AI & Society Institute and Capgemini presented an AI Global Observatory which will analyze the impact of AI on the environment.
This initiative aims to assess deeply the AI’s ecological footprint, the claim aims to address concerns regarding sustainability.
The audacity will incorporate measuring the energy and AI systems greenhouse gases for every process throughout its lifecycle: development and deployment.
This initiative rests on the assumption that by looking at such information as energy spent, hardware utilized, and operational efficiency, it is possible to pinpoint places where AI can be refined for improved environmental usage.
Dr. Marie Dupont, Director of the AI & Society Institute, emphasizes the immense power AI holds and how imperative it is to understand the consequences of adopting it,
“The environmental effects of AI systems need careful consideration as it is embraced by more and more sectors.”
The observatory attempts to aid researchers who attempt to achieve sustainability by providing the most up to date statistics and information on policies and practices concerning AI.
Most recent studies have highlighted the enormous energy usage of AI Models, especially while training large language models.
For example, the training of GPT-3 consumed approximately 190,000 kWh electricity, which directly resulted in excessive CO2 emissions. Seeing such statistics raises the need of initiatives that attempt to monitor AI’s environmental impact and impose stricter regulations.
“Capgemini’s dedication to driving digital transformation is evident in their work as a leader in technology and consulting. My goal is to make sure all current technological advances do not come at the expense of the environment,”
Said Jean Leblanc, Chief Sustainability Officer.
The observatory intends to develop regular reporting and monitoring capabilities for various organizations to track their AI applications’ environmental impacts.
This initiative aims to encourage eco-centric AI adoption throughout the globe by promoting cooperation between academic institutions, businesses, and government agencies.
This is an incredible advancement in working to understand and resolve the environmental effects that the rapidly expanding AI technologies impose.
Initiatives like these will be crucial to the future of our planet as the field of AI continues to flourish.
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