Policy · 2h ago
AI in Telecom: Enabler and Sustainability Challenge
UK telecoms are leveraging AI to advance Net Zero goals and prepare for 6G, but the technology's energy demands pose a sustainability dilemma. AI optimizes network efficiency while its own power consumption grows. Balancing these dual roles is critical for the industry's green transition.
Meridian48 take
The piece rightly flags AI's energy cost, but understates how quickly efficiency gains from AI could offset its own footprint.
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