Artificial intelligence increases energy consumption: survey shows negative effects and needs for uniform standards (SEO: artificial intelligence, energy consumption, survey, standards)

Artificial intelligence increases energy consumption: survey shows negative effects and needs for uniform standards (SEO: artificial intelligence, energy consumption, survey, standards)

Almost half of the Germans: Interior is of the opinion that data processing with artificial intelligence (AI) will have negative effects on the energy requirement, according to a representative survey by the TÜV association. Only 36 percent believe that the influence of AI on energy consumption is low or not available. The IPSOS survey of under 1,000 people aged 16 and over also shows that 17 percent have no opinion. Patrick Gilroy, speaker artificial intelligence and education at the TÜV association, emphasizes that AI can make a positive contribution in areas such as climate research, but has a considerable CO2 footprint itself. According to estimates, the energy consumption of AI will increase to 85 to 134 terawatt hours by 2027, which corresponds to the current electricity consumption of the Netherlands.

Gilroy calls for uniform standards and measurement methods to determine the energy consumption of AI. In addition, the providers of the large basic models should be obliged to make energy consumption transparent. In this regard, some are anchored in the European AI Act, which will come into force from 2026. Gilroy emphasizes the importance of measuring and improving the resource efficiency of AI and sees research institutions as well as test and standardization facilities in an important role.

The TÜV association is still devoted to the topic of "sustainability and security of artificial intelligence in Europe" in an online meeting. The event discusses the role of AI in solving or strengthening ecological and social problems as well as the effects of the European AI Act on the development of safe and sustainable AI. Participants are Jörg Bienert, CEO, KI Federal Association, Dr. Frauke Goll, Managing Director, Appliedai Institute for Europe, Tabea Rößner, MdB (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen), and Franziska Weindauer, CEO, TÜV AI.Lab. The online meetup starts at 9:00 a.m.

For the survey, the market research company IPSOS GmbH, on behalf of the TÜV association, interviewed 1,000 German-language persons aged 16 and over with Internet access in the period from July 28 to August 8, 2023.

The TÜV-Verband e.V. is committed to the technical and digital security as well as the sustainability of vehicles, products, systems and services. Through general standards, independent exams and qualified further training, the association strives to maintain the high level of technical security, to create confidence in the digital world and to maintain livelihood. The TÜV association works closely with politics, authorities, media, companies and consumers: inside.

relevant information:

Source: tüv-association e. V./OTS