Sebastian Lehuede critiques the environmental implications of AI’s infrastructure through the lens of ‘elemental ethics’, a resistance perspective from local activists. The article delves into the intersections of technology and nature, urging for a more harmonious engagement.

*Key Insights:

• Impact of AI on water and other natural elements
• The role of grassroots and Indigenous activism in redefining AI ethics
• Case studies of resistance in Chile against Google’s data centers and lithium mining
• Contribution to a holistic view of AI ethics that includes environmental philosophy

Lehuede’s arguments for ‘elemental ethics’ bring to light an often-overlooked aspect of AI’s impact. It prompts us to consider a more inclusive approach to AI ethics that respects both human and environmental considerations. Read more here.