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AI agents' impact on environment risk for AI

Last updated: May 27, 2025
AI agents' impact on environment risk for AI
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Description

Complexity of the tasks and possibility of AI agents performing redundant actions could lead to computational inefficiencies and add to the environmental impact.

Why is ai agents' impact on environment a concern for foundation models?

The operation of AI agents could contribute to carbon emissions. If not managed, these could exacerbate climate change.

Parent topic: AI risk atlas

We provide examples covered by the press to help explain many of the foundation models' risks. Many of these events covered by the press are either still evolving or have been resolved, and referencing them can help the reader understand the potential risks and work toward mitigations. Highlighting these examples are for illustrative purposes only.