The European Union’s Parliament has taken a significant step towards regulating artificial intelligence (AI) technology within its borders. On Wednesday, it approved the AI Act, marking a historic vote with 523 members in favor, 46 against, and 49 abstaining.
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The Green Revolution: How IoT and AI are Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future
by Staff Writer | Mar 13, 2024
The integration of AI and IoT into our daily lives and industrial processes has brought about significant environmental benefits. Here are some ways through which these technologies positively impact the environment.
Eaton Implements Smart Manufacturing Tools for Factory Efficiency, Emissions Reductions
by Sydney Leimbach | Feb 14, 2024
The company reports improved productivity and reduced environmental impact from using Industry 4.0 technologies and implementing other sustainable practices at two of its factories.
Deloitte Debuts AI Platform for Sustainability, Climate Action
by Amy Baxter | Jan 25, 2024
The platform, powered by Google Earth integrations, Google Earth Engine, and Vertex AI aims to provide insights on land use to optimize sustainable outcomes for clients, as well as financial modeling applicable to geospatial data that can optimize sustainable investments.
Panda Express Installs Smart Building Technology at U.S. Restaurant Locations
by Sydney Leimbach | Jan 25, 2024
The food chain will use a GridPoint platform that will automate in-store control of HVAC and lighting that will allow managers to view the operational and environmental performance of the building.
Honeywell Launches Automated Building Management Platform
by Sydney Leimbach | Jan 24, 2024
The smart system may help improve energy efficiency and can use a given building’s existing wiring, allowing for reduced installation costs, time, and waste generation.
Heineken, Siemens Partner for Decarbonization of Breweries, Malt Houses
by Sydney Leimbach | Jan 23, 2024
Using an energy digital twin of a Heineken brewery, the companies found that 70% of the site’s energy use comes from heating and cooling systems, and optimizing and monitoring these systems may reduce carbon emissions by about 50%.
Study Reveals Robots, AI May Reduce Emissions in Carbon-Dependent Industries
by Sydney Leimbach | Jan 17, 2024
Research from Gecko Robotics and Rho Impact indicates that using robotics and AI to assess the health of key physical infrastructure could reduce up to 18% of overall U.S. emissions.
New Program Targets Carbon Emissions Reductions in Maryland Public Schools
by Amy Baxter | Jan 8, 2024
Known as the Decarbonizing Public Schools Program, the program aims to help local education agencies leverage clean energy and energy efficiency measures into the state’s schools.
Transcending Boundaries: The Potential of Transparent Wood
by Kaleigh Harrison | Jan 8, 2024
Developed by scientists, the sustainable material is poised to help various industries, including electronics, construction, and sustainable architecture.