National Academies To Study AI’s Climate Benefits, With Tech Firm Support

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) are preparing a study of how artificial intelligence (AI) could help mitigate the effects of climate change, with support from major technology companies, even as the Trump administration is slashing government efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions. “Possible topics of discussion may include: emerging AI tools to advance climate modeling and resilience efforts, key needs for climate information at local and national levels, and ways AI can transform climate science into...