arXiv Machine Learning By Pedram Bakhtiarifard, P{\i}nar T\"oz\"un, Christian Igel, Raghavendra Selvan

Position: Neglecting the Sustainability of AI is Fuelling a Global AI Arms Race

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arXiv:2502. 20016v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Sustainability encompasses three key facets: economic, environmental, and social.

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