The AI Revolution and Environmental Security: Climate, Natural Resources, and Geopolitical Competition at the Dawn of Artificial Intelligence (2026)
The AI Revolution and Environmental Security: Climate, Natural Resources, and Geopolitical Competition at the Dawn of Artificial Intelligence (2026)
AI drives economic growth and technological innovation. However, its rapid expansion depends on resource-intensive infrastructure with hefty environmental costs and geopolitical implications. This briefing analyses these implications, arguing that AI is emerging as a critical challenge at the intersection of climate change, resource governance, and geopolitical competition.
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