UK creates £1.5M fund to support carbon-reducing AI projects
The UK government has launched a £1.5 million program to encourage the use of artificial intelligence to reduce carbon emissions. “The United Kingdom is one of the most advanced AI economies in the world, and AI technology is already having a transformative impact on our economy and society,” said UK Science Minister George Freeman. “However, there is enormous potential to do more.” The AI for Decarbonisation program is part of the larger Net Zero Innovation Portfolio, which aims to accelerate the commercialization of low-carbon technologies, systems, and business models. AI…