Artificial Intelligence has become deeply integrated into modern society, reshaping industries, daily life, and economic structures. At its core, AI refers to systems that mimic human cognition and decision-making. While early AI concepts date back to the mid-20th century, recent breakthroughs in machine learning, computing capabilities, and vast data generation have propelled its rapid evolution. Today, AI’s potential to impact human lives is immense: AI could deliver an additional US$13 trillion to global economic activity by 2030, which is about 16 percent higher cumulative Gross Domestic Product (GDP) compared to current levels, or approximately an additional 1.2 percent growth in GDP per year. The US is investing heavily in AI infrastructure, with a notable surge in federal spending on AI, shifting from experimental projects to large-scale investments. An example of this is the US$ 500 billion Stargate project, a collaboration between OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank, which exemplifies the US’s drive to be competitive and build AI infrastructure.
Greening AI: US-India Role in Balancing Innovation and Sustainability
