Turkey has unveiled an initiative on artificial intelligence to tackle the increasing energy demands in the sector. This move comes as the country prepares to host the UN Climate Summit, also known as COP31, in Antalya in November. According to the Turkish Presidency, the initiative aims to align artificial intelligence infrastructure with global climate goals.
The initiative, known as the Antalya Pledge on Artificial Intelligence, is being developed in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union, a UN agency. A draft of the pledge will be distributed before the COP31 summit. The Turkish government aims to encourage countries to adopt the pledge and commit to using clean energy for artificial intelligence operations.
The growing energy demands of artificial intelligence have raised concerns among governments and environmentalists. Turkey's Environment and Urban Development Minister, Murat Kurum, who has been appointed as the president of COP31, emphasized the need for governments to discuss the issue. He called for companies to be transparent about their energy usage and to switch to clean energy sources.
The Turkish initiative will focus on developing a portfolio of pilot projects for clean technology supported by artificial intelligence. These projects will connect technology developers, industry partners, and investors in sectors such as automotive and heat pumps. The goal is to promote the use of clean energy and reduce the environmental impact of artificial intelligence.
COP31 will dedicate a day to technology and artificial intelligence, highlighting the importance of these issues in the fight against climate change. Turkey's initiative is seen as a step towards addressing the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence and promoting sustainable practices in the sector.
The Antalya Pledge on Artificial Intelligence is expected to be a key outcome of COP31. The pledge aims to encourage countries to adopt sustainable practices in the development and use of artificial intelligence. By promoting the use of clean energy, Turkey's initiative hopes to reduce the environmental impact of artificial intelligence and support global climate goals.
Key stakeholders, including governments, companies, and civil society organizations, are expected to participate in COP31. The summit will provide a platform for discussions on the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence in the context of climate change.
Key points
- Turkey has launched an initiative on artificial intelligence to address growing energy demands in the sector.
- The initiative aims to align artificial intelligence infrastructure with global climate goals.
- COP31 will dedicate a day to technology and artificial intelligence, highlighting the importance of these issues in the fight against climate change.
