Economic Survey Raises Eyebrows Over Developed Nations’ AI-Driven Emissions Hike

The Economic Survey criticized developed nations for their obsession with imposing emission reductions on developing countries while increasing their own emissions due to AI use. It highlighted the irony of the situation, noting that AI-related energy demands will surge, straining efforts for a clean energy transition and perpetuating global inequalities.

The Economic Survey has criticized developed nations for imposing emission reduction requirements on developing countries, calling it ironic. The survey pointed out that the increase in AI usage in developed countries is driving up their own energy demands, complicating clean energy transitions.

The Survey highlighted that while developed nations push for carbon taxes and emission cuts from imports, their domestic energy consumption is skyrocketing due to AI. This contradiction could entrench poverty and inequality in developing nations, the Survey warned.

Furthermore, industry reports indicate that the AI-driven surge in energy demand in the US might be unprecedented in decades, aggravating clean energy transmission issues and increasing emissions by significant margins, according to the Economic Survey.

(With inputs from agencies.)