Achieving sustainability goals in the era of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into our daily lives, with its adoption and impact becoming inevitable. In South Africa, 91% of IT leaders believe AI and GenAI will significantly transform their industries, potentially boosting productivity by 60% to 70%. However, the energy intensity of AI poses a challenge, as its adoption could lead to substantial increases in energy use and emissions, potentially hindering environmental performance targets. To address this challenge, businesses must adopt energy-efficient infrastructure and integrate AI in a way that aligns with sustainability and energy efficiency objectives. This includes monitoring and controlling carbon footprints, reducing physical footprints, and optimizing IT environments. The adoption of the as a Service (aaS) model can also help companies manage their IT environments more efficiently, reducing energy costs and carbon footprints. Moreover, modern devices with AI-enabled features can advance energy efficiency by adjusting performance to meet peak worktimes and extending battery life through intelligent power-saving features. Regular refresh cycles can also ensure that businesses operate with the latest energy-efficiency technology. To fully leverage AI for sustainability, businesses must adopt a holistic approach, bringing leaders from across the organization together to collaborate and integrate AI-led strategies into every facet of their operations. This will enable them to chart a roadmap to sustainability and drive the future of work while maintaining data sovereignty and ensuring optimal return on investment.

Source: it-online.co.za
Published on 2024-10-01

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