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Understanding the Systemic Impacts of Generative AI

What is this about?: 
Read the article by MIT News linked in the first slide of this course (news.mit.edu/2025/explained-generative-ai-environmental-impact-0117). You’ll learn about the energy and resource demands of generative AI, as well as realistic strategies that reduce environmental impacts while maintaining performance. Then, come back and complete the interactive exercises.