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Turkey launches AI climate initiative ahead of COP31 summit

Turkey unveils Antalya Pledge on AI to address data center energy demand as it prepares to host November climate conference.

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What to know

  • Turkey announced a voluntary political pledge on 'climate-responsible AI' to address data center energy consumption and require corporate transparency about power sources.
  • The Antalya Pledge, developed with the UN's International Telecommunication Union, will be presented as a draft before COP31 in November.
  • Turkey also launched a separate 35x35 initiative targeting 35 percent electricity in global energy by 2035, but climate advocates flagged the lack of explicit requirement for clean energy sources.
  • COP31 will include a dedicated day for technology and AI, plus pilots demonstrating responsible AI use in clean technology.

“COP31 will meet this moment.”

Murat Kurum, COP31 President-designate · Channel News Asia ↗ · Sep 20

Murat Kurum COP31 President-designate and Turkish Minister for Environment and Urban PlanningTurkey (COP31 presidency) Host of COP31 climate summitBeyond Fossil Fuels Climate campaign network

Turkey launches AI climate initiative ahead of COP31 summit
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    Climate advocates question fossil fuel loophole in electrification pledge

    Beyond Fossil Fuels campaign network raised concerns that Turkey's 35x35 target does not explicitly require the additional electricity to come from clean sources, potentially allowing governments to justify expanded fossil fuel use under the guise of electrification.

    “As it stands, the COP31 Presidency's pledge leaves the backdoor open for governments to conceal or justify expanded fossil fuel use under the guise of electrification.”
    — Claire Smith, Beyond Fossil Fuels
    1. 1 outlet COP31 host says AI climate footprint to be a summit priority

      first by Channel News Asia, 2d ago

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    • europesays@pubeurope.com

      https://www. europesays.com/3264450/ COP31 host Türkiye launches AI climate initiative ahead of summit # ArtificialIntelligence # CarbonFootprint # Climate # ClimateChange # ClimateSummit # COP31 # GlobalWarming # MuratKurum # turkiye

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  2. background

    Turkey announces 35x35 electrification initiative and AI pilot program — Turkey formally launched its flagship 35x35 initiative to raise electricity's share of global energy demand to 35 percent by 2035. The COP31 presidency also announced a dedicated day for technology and AI at the summit and plans for AI-enabled clean-technology pilots connecting developers, industry partners and investors.

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    Turkey launches Antalya Pledge on AI at UN General Assembly

    On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Turkey announced a new political pledge on artificial intelligence developed with the UN's International Telecommunication Union. The pledge aims to encourage countries to align AI infrastructure with climate goals and push companies to power operations with clean energy.

    “We must openly discuss AI's growing energy consumption and it is time for governments to start setting the terms. We expect companies to be transparent about their energy use and to power their operations with clean energy.”
    — Murat Kurum, COP31 President-designate
    1. 1 outlet Turkey launches AI initiative ahead of COP31 climate summit

      first by Straits Times, 2d ago