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AI could increase global emissions by boosting oil and gas production, study finds

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A new peer-reviewed study published in a Nature journal suggests that artificial intelligence could significantly increase global emissions by boosting oil and gas production. Researchers estimate that AI's role in making fossil fuel extraction cheaper and more profitable may outweigh its benefits in accelerating renewable energy, potentially adding 1% to 5% to the global energy sector's emissions. Industry groups, however, dispute these findings, asserting that technological advancements are enabling both increased energy production and reduced emissions. AI

IMPACT Could lead to a net increase in global emissions by boosting fossil fuel production, potentially outweighing AI's benefits for renewables.

RANK_REASON The cluster is based on a peer-reviewed study published in a Nature journal. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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