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Explainer: Responsible AI and its environmental impact
Training a single large language model emits 300–500 tonnes of CO₂, equivalent to 60 transatlantic flights, while global AI energy demand is projected to reach 4.5% of worldwide electricity by 2030. This explainer covers the environmental footprint of AI systems, emerging frameworks for responsible AI governance, and practical strategies to reduce compute-related emissions by 30–50%.