Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Graduate
Project Type
individual
Campus
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
Kaitlynn Baker, Graduate Student
Lead Presenter's Name
Kaitlynn Baker
Lead Presenter's College
DB College of Business
Faculty Mentor Name
N/A
Abstract
Since 2022, the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has boomed. AI went from a special and rare entity to a commonly used resource available to all through web sites, and phone apps. AI has benefitted everyday activities by making office, class, and personal tasks easier through grammar help, informational citations, and as someone to bounce ideas off of. Additionally, many companies have begun utilizing AI to improve customer service and experience, and train workers more efficiently, therefore, saving thousands of dollars. Despite the benefits humans reap from its use, AI has been harming our environment at growing rates. Data centers are currently emitting Co2 gasses and polluting water supplies quicker than ever. AI’s reliance on rare minerals further surges the harm being done to the environment as it forces the minerals to be mined in a quicker and more unethical fashion. Changes need to be implemented to protect our Earth long-term before technology is the death of the human race. This study aims to focus on ways legislation at the state, nation, and United Nations level can allow for the mutual existence of artificial intelligence and nature.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
No
Included in
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Commons, Graphics and Human Computer Interfaces Commons
AI and the Environment: Solutions for Advancing Technology Safely
Since 2022, the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has boomed. AI went from a special and rare entity to a commonly used resource available to all through web sites, and phone apps. AI has benefitted everyday activities by making office, class, and personal tasks easier through grammar help, informational citations, and as someone to bounce ideas off of. Additionally, many companies have begun utilizing AI to improve customer service and experience, and train workers more efficiently, therefore, saving thousands of dollars. Despite the benefits humans reap from its use, AI has been harming our environment at growing rates. Data centers are currently emitting Co2 gasses and polluting water supplies quicker than ever. AI’s reliance on rare minerals further surges the harm being done to the environment as it forces the minerals to be mined in a quicker and more unethical fashion. Changes need to be implemented to protect our Earth long-term before technology is the death of the human race. This study aims to focus on ways legislation at the state, nation, and United Nations level can allow for the mutual existence of artificial intelligence and nature.