COP31: Global pledges to limit climate impact of AI sought at Antalya Summit

Michael Holder
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(L-R) UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell and COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum | Credit: UNFCCC
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(L-R) UN Climate Chief Simon Stiell and COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum | Credit: UNFCCC

Türkiye's COP31 Presidency unveils new initiatives for upcoming UN Climate Summit that aim to secure global commitments on limiting energy and water impacts from artificial intelligence

The COP31 Presidency is today set to unveil further details of its plans for the upcoming UN Climate Summit in Türkiye this November, including plans to secure fresh global commitments to accelerate the...

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