POLITICO Tech

Energy hog or climate savior? Nvidia aims to shape the sustainable AI debate

Episode Summary

The artificial intelligence explosion has brought big profits to Nvidia — and greater scrutiny over the technology’s energy consumption. As AI's environmental impact becomes increasingly political, Nvidia is aiming to make the case that the technology is not only efficient but necessary for solving the climate crisis. On POLITICO Tech, host Steven Overly questions the company’s stance that AI will be an energy saver with Josh Parker, Nvidia's senior director of corporate sustainability.

Episode Notes

The artificial intelligence explosion has brought big profits to Nvidia — and greater scrutiny over the technology’s energy consumption. As AI's environmental impact becomes increasingly political, Nvidia is aiming to make the case that the technology is not only efficient but necessary for solving the climate crisis. On POLITICO Tech, host Steven Overly questions the company’s stance that AI will be an energy saver with Josh Parker, Nvidia's senior director of corporate sustainability.