The tensions caused by artificial intelligence data centers do not stem solely from the actual electricity consumed. Projects that are still uncertain may reserve capacity from multiple grids, lengthen connection waitlists and distort planning. The…
AI’s Chemical Footprint: Why Chips and Data Centers Are Reigniting the PFAS Debate
The rise of artificial intelligence is driving up demand for semiconductors and computing infrastructure. Yet manufacturing and cooling them still rely on fluorinated substances, some of which belong to the vast family of PFAS. An…
Beyond AI, Energy, Water, and Carbon: The Environmental Outlook for 2025
The year 2025 marks a symbolic and operational turning point in how artificial intelligence is perceived. Long portrayed as primarily a software-based technology, AI is now recognized as a heavy-duty physical infrastructure that consumes energy,…
Recognizing a lion by the sound of its voice: AI ushers in a new era for wildlife
Wildlife conservation is undergoing a profound transformation thanks to artificial intelligence. While traditional methods of monitoring lion populations relied on GPS collars or camera traps, a major scientific breakthrough now shows that a lion can…
Ocean AI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Helping to Protect Whales in Polynesia
Protecting marine biodiversity is now a global challenge, one that is particularly acute in the oceans’ fragile ecosystems. In French Polynesia, humpback whales, iconic migratory species, face growing pressures: maritime traffic, noise pollution, warming waters, and disruption of their breeding grounds. In light of these challenges, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic tool for cetacean conservation.
Thermoregulating materials: the role of artificial intelligence in combating urban heat
In the face of climate change, cities are particularly exposed to heat waves, amplified by the urban heat island effect. Traditional building materials (asphalt, concrete, glass) store heat and contribute to raising ambient temperatures by several degrees.