1、1A roadmap to sustainable AI in the public sectorA roadmap to sustainable AI in the public sectorExecutivesummaryThe public sector needs AI.But can AI be sustainable?For strategic planners and policy makers in the public sector,this report examines the pros and cons of AI as it relates to sustainabi
2、lity.It explores the dual nature of artificial intelligence,with its significant energy and resource consumption on one hand,weighed against its potential to deliver transformative environmental benefits.We explore:The challenges and opportunities of AI in thepublic sector The unique position of the
3、 public sector in the context ofsustainable AI The role of AI in environmental protection A sustainable AI roadmap for public administrations Case studies on AI for sustainabilityThe best way forward is a balanced,deliberate approach to AI adoption in the public sector.By following a sustainable AI
4、strategy,public sector leaders can harness the benefits of AI,reduce emissions,and set a powerful example for others to follow.Heres what that looks like.2Two branches of thoughtThe energy and hardware resources needed to power AI are a growing sustainability challenge.Our recent survey found that G
5、en AI already accounts for 2.6%of an organizations carbon footprint,and will reach 4.8%in just two years.1 Given this cost,why would any environmentally aware organization choose to add AI to their processes?Thats one side of the leaf.The flipside is the use of Gen AI to improve sustainability.These
6、 include transformative gains for the environment,and even the potential to lower emissions overall.Governments should use AI but they should do so in a sustainable way.We propose a sustainable AI road-map for the public sector one that helps public servants maximize public value from AI without add