Can AI Be Redesigned to Combat Climate Change Instead of Wasting Energy?

While AI is commonly criticized for consuming huge amounts of electricity to generate low-value content, some experts at a major UN climate summit suggest a different perspective. They propose that AI has potential not only to avoid increasing greenhouse gas emissions but also to be harnessed as a tool to address the climate crisis. This debate highlights the dual role AI technology could play in either worsening or helping solve environmental challenges.