There is a lot of fear and negativity surrounding AI-powered technology, but you believe the technologies can enhance our future. How is that? Originally appeared on Cora: A place to gain and share knowledge, enabling people to learn from others and better understand the world.
Answer Written by Marja Hook, author of Technology for Good. Cora:
Global challenges – environmental, social, and governance – have risen to such an extent that a new course of action is required immediately. Even a world as resilient as our planet and a resilient species like the human race have their limits, and those limits have been reached. Not only does the health of the planet and its people suffer, but also the stability of the economy suffers when it experiences severe setbacks. Although inventions and technological advances are new and exciting, it is true that we as humans often overlook or ignore unforeseen consequences. We are now living with some of the dire residual effects of past industrial revolutions. Technology has brought amazing innovations and benefits, many of which we have not yet realized. However, along with these technical advantages come disadvantages that can be extremely harmful if left unchecked.
Technology, when harnessed for good, will accelerate economic, environmental and governance progress. The potential economic and social impact of technology to achieve global sustainability goals is significant. Recent studies suggest that current AI applications in agriculture, energy, transportation, and water could conservatively contribute up to $5.2 trillion to the global economy in 2030, an increase of 4.4% compared to business as usual. At the same time, these estimates indicate a reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions of 4%, equivalent to 2.4 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This, for reference, is equivalent to the projected 2030 annual emissions of Australia, Canada and Japan combined. This is a small aspect of the intersection between technology and sustainability.
For context, let's imagine finally finding a way to reduce world hunger and overcome global food shortages by enhancing and automating crop productivity. This future is possible using the power of technological advances in artificial intelligence and data. Through sound and thoughtful management of these technological applications, we have the ability to offset inefficiencies and manage resources sustainably. By promoting the use of innovative technology solutions that enable artificial intelligence, we have the opportunity to solve some of these global problems. With the help of advanced technologies, farmers can sow fertile fields more efficiently and harvest rich produce, thus achieving an enhanced model of food production.
Excitingly, we can now enable automated farm maintenance with minimal human intervention. What once required environmentally dependent conditions in the field can now be replicated in the greenhouse, producing crops of excellent quantity and quality. Through an AI-based data collection system, we are automating the labor-intensive process to transform food production forever. Scientists and companies are now applying artificial intelligence and data management to the agricultural production process – where the oldest industry collaborates with the latest technologies. From forecasting weather patterns to monitoring pest control, satellite data enables farmers to tap into vast sources of information and integrate it into their daily practices. Artificial intelligence brings data together and combines analytics to provide recommendations to farmers on how to increase crop production on their land.
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