Why the AI world is suddenly obsessed with a 160-year-old economics paradoxJevons Paradox implies more efficient AI could increase overall consumption and potentially drive job creation contrary to fears of mass layoffs.
Hey AI, what is the rush?The arrival of AI presents possibilities for designing more efficient systems and processes.More efficiency often leads to more consumption due to increased demand and lower cost.
Why the AI world is suddenly obsessed with a 160-year-old economics paradoxJevons Paradox implies more efficient AI could increase overall consumption and potentially drive job creation contrary to fears of mass layoffs.
Hey AI, what is the rush?The arrival of AI presents possibilities for designing more efficient systems and processes.More efficiency often leads to more consumption due to increased demand and lower cost.
What a 160-year-old theory about coal predicts about our self-driving futureThe outlook for self-driving cars is improving despite past incidents, but concerns about increased emissions and crash incidents linger.
Jevons Paradox doesn't always apply to softwareGetting involved in politics and writing efficient software are key in fighting climate change.Efficiency improvements in software may lead to rebound effects and Jevons Paradox, potentially increasing energy usage.