Stanford University

This innovative research demonstrates how simple addition operations can be used to create more energy-efficient language models without sacrificing performance. The authors propose a novel architecture that significantly reduces computational complexity and energy consumption while maintaining model capabilities. The study provides empirical evidence showing substantial energy savings compared to traditional transformer architectures.

This paper bridges the gap between AI ethics and environmental sustainability, proposing a framework that considers both ethical and environmental implications of AI development. The research examines how ethical AI principles can be aligned with environmental sustainability goals, addressing issues such as computational efficiency, resource allocation, and environmental justice. The authors propose concrete guidelines for developing AI systems that are both ethically sound and environmentally sustainable.

This comprehensive review examines state-of-the-art approaches for making deep learning more energy-efficient across the entire stack, from hardware to algorithms. The research analyzes various efficiency techniques including model compression, neural architecture search, and hardware-software co-design for energy-efficient deep learning. The authors provide detailed case studies and empirical evaluations of different approaches, offering insights into their effectiveness for reducing energy consumption while maintaining model performance.

This paper presents a methodology for accurately measuring the carbon emissions of AI workloads running in cloud environments. The research provides detailed measurements across different cloud providers and regions, showing how carbon intensity can vary significantly based on location and time of day. The authors also release tools and best practices for researchers and practitioners to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of their AI applications.

This comprehensive survey examines the environmental impact of artificial intelligence throughout its lifecycle, from development to deployment and maintenance. The paper provides a systematic analysis of the challenges in making AI more sustainable, including hardware efficiency, algorithm design, and operational practices. The authors identify key opportunities for reducing AI’s environmental footprint and propose a research agenda for sustainable AI development.