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Cathay Pacific, Google expand AI trials to cut contrail climate impact
South China Morning PostLO·HK · US·2 days ago
A free Swedish tool, the AI Footprint Calculator, has been launched to estimate the carbon footprint of AI usage, addressing growing concerns over AI's energy consumption and climate impact. The tool's methodology and accuracy are not yet detailed, but it signals a move toward transparency in AI's environmental costs. This matters as AI adoption accelerates, potentially influencing corporate sustainability reporting and regulatory attention.