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Al Gore optimistic on AI's climate change potential

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Former US Vice President Al Gore has expressed a more optimistic view on artificial intelligence, contrasting with widespread concerns about its potential existential threats. He suggests that AI could be a valuable tool in combating global warming and improving energy efficiency. Gore downplayed fears that AI's energy consumption would exacerbate climate change, highlighting its potential to optimize energy systems instead. AI

IMPACT Suggests AI could be a tool for climate change mitigation, countering common concerns about its energy footprint.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice on AI's impact.

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Al Gore optimistic on AI's climate change potential

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    # AI # tech Former US vice-president Al Gore has gone against the tide of concern about the existential threats posed by AI, arguing that the technology could h

    # AI # tech Former US vice-president Al Gore has gone against the tide of concern about the existential threats posed by AI, arguing that the technology could help in the effort to limit global warming. Gore played down fears that data centres powering AI could worsen climate cha…

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