Google launches Asia-Pacific 'AI for the Planet' accelerator for climate and environmental projects
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Taejun Kang
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Summary
Google has launched a three-month Asia-Pacific accelerator programme called "AI for the Planet" to support startups, research groups, and non-profit organisations working on climate, agriculture, energy, nature, and environmental projects using artificial intelligence. The initiative reflects the growing push by tech companies to position AI as a tool for sustainability, even as concerns mount over AI's own increasing energy consumption and environmental footprint.
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The three-month programme, called 'AI for the Planet', will support startups, research groups and non-profit organisations across Asia Pacific working on areas including climate, agriculture, energy, nature and broader environmental challenges.
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