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Google AI heavyweight Jeff Dean talks about algorithmic breakthroughs and data center emissions

Google sent a jolt of unease into the climate change debate this month when it disclosed that emissions from its data centers rose 13% in 2023, citing the “AI transition” in its annual environmental report. But according to Jeff Dean, Google’s chief scientist, the report doesn’t tell the full story and gives AI more than its fair share of blame. Dean, who is chief scientist at both Google DeepMind and Google Research, said that Google is not backing off its commitment to be powered by 100% clean...

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