Get used to AI supporting our daily lives
In an increasingly digital world, it is inevitable that artificial intelligence (AI) will support the energy transition. Companies and end-users need to become comfortable with it as soon as possible, says Dave Ferguson from SAS UK & Ireland
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of FORESIGHT Climate & Energy Digital tools can facilitate better and faster decision making With Antonio Guterres, secretary-general of the United Nations, describing a major new report on climate change as a "survival guide for humanity", the need for action has never been greater. The report, which focuses on the key role of clean energy and technology, outlines several mitigation options from increased use of solar and wind farms, to the electrification of urban transport systems. In many developed countries, we are already seeing the adoption of low-emission technologies, with Iceland and Norway leading the way. Renewab ...
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