Artificial intelligence and climate change: ethical issues

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to pinpoint and analyse ethical issues raised by the dual role artificial intelligence (AI) in relation climate change, that is, AI as a contributor change fighting change. Design/methodology/approach This consists three main parts. first part provides short background on respectively, followed presentation empirical findings contribution second presents proposals various researchers commentators how companies may contribute reducing greenhouse gas emissions from training use providing assistance mitigation adaptation measures. final investigates some options presented part. Findings applications lead substantial but also play an important adaptation. Given AI, considerations governments are vital importance. Practical implications pinpoints practical should take into account. Social potential impact society, it seriously Originality/value has been subject investigation, even more so However, relationship between received only limited attention perspective. such considerations.