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722: AI Emits Far Less Carbon Than Humans (Doing the Same Task)

722: AI Emits Far Less Carbon Than Humans (Doing the Same Task)

Update: 2023-10-13

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This episode delves into an intriguing research paper from top institutions like UC Irvine and MIT, analyzing the carbon emissions of AI-driven writing and illustrating versus traditional human methods. The findings might surprise you. Is AI the more eco-friendly option? Listen now to explore this compelling intersection of technology and sustainability.

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722: AI Emits Far Less Carbon Than Humans (Doing the Same Task)

722: AI Emits Far Less Carbon Than Humans (Doing the Same Task)

Jon Krohn