A Canadian cleantech veteran is betting on artificial intelligence for sustainability, seeing financial potential in its application. Nicholas Parker has launched a networking and financing ecosystem, CleanAI Initiative, to connect experts and investors. The goal is to deploy AI technologies, requiring an estimated US$138 billion over five years.
The initiative addresses AI's energy consumption, particularly from data centers, and aims to use AI to manage energy use and promote green energy. AI is also expanding in sectors like agriculture and transport. CleanAI estimates that investments in AI and sustainability have reached US$30 billion.
The demand for AI energy is expected to double. The need for continuous operation in data centers often leads to the use of natural gas-fired power, which raises climate concerns. This also drives interest in technologies that improve environmental performance. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between the AI and cleantech sectors.
5 Comments
Michelangelo
Addressing AI's energy consumption is crucial! This shows a responsible approach.
Leonardo
Veterans betting on AI? Hmm, sounds like a closed shop to outsiders. Where's the genuine innovation?
Donatello
US$30 billion invested in AI and sustainability already? That's a sign of growing momentum!
Raphael
US$138 billion? That's a huge gamble! Sounds like another tech bubble waiting to burst.
Bella Ciao
This initiative is needed! I am hoping it will have an impact on reducing carbon emissions.