Green AI: The Path to Becoming a Climate Conscious AI Engineer

The presentation “Green AI: The Path to Becoming a Climate-conscious AI Engineer” by Sagar Sen at Molde University College explores the environmental impact of artificial intelligence. It highlights how AI’s growing energy demands—especially from generative models—pose sustainability challenges. Sen advocates for smaller models, energy-efficient practices, transparent reporting, and lifecycle awareness. He emphasizes balancing innovation with climate responsibility through better regulation, informed design choices, and user empowerment. The talk also critiques the limited regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act and urges developers to measure, compare, and reduce AI's carbon footprint. Tools like CodeCarbon.io and local models are suggested for greener practices.