
Artificial IntelligenceMay 25, 2023
A Computer Scientist Breaks Down Generative AI’s Hefty Carbon Footprint
Is generative AI bad for the environment? A computer scientist explains the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins—and how to reduce it
Kate Saenko is an associate professor of computer science at Boston University.

A Computer Scientist Breaks Down Generative AI’s Hefty Carbon Footprint
Is generative AI bad for the environment? A computer scientist explains the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins—and how to reduce it