Artificial intelligence is reshaping public and private sectors, from academia to the arts, and no arena is safe. Amid the hype however, AI presents several significant downsides which includes the jeopardization of our natural resources. AI systems in their current form use large amounts of energy and will put ever more strain on natural resources as they grow. Environmental costs further increase the socioeconomic disparity between those who control the technology and those who don’t. Leaders must act to reduce AI energy consumption and plan for sustainability. Read more in Knowledge at Wharton.