Training a single AI model can emit as much greenhouse gas as burning 300,000 pounds of coal, underscoring the need for ‘Green AI.’ This approach includes adopting efficiency improvements, regulatory frameworks, and mindful AI deployments to mitigate environmental impact. Artificial intelligence (AI) models have increasingly been deployed across the globe. Businesses are particularly interested in […]
As they grow, countries need better transportation, energy, and communications networks. But how should a country go about prioritizing these investments? Are there synergies from coordinating them? Should they be done simultaneously or sequentially? Two recent World Bank studies focusing on Brazil, a country that has rolled out massive infrastructure investments over the past decades […]
For this year’s End Poverty Day, I want to highlight one of the most pressing issues we must address to truly reduce poverty: the need for accelerated electrification across Africa. Electricity access is more than flipping a switch, it is the foundation for sustainable development, powering the lives of millions and unlocking their potential. No […]
