Sustainable Computing: Green AI and Energy-Efficient Technologies

“Sustainability is no longer about doing less harm. It’s about doing more good.” - – Jochen Zeitz, German businessman, Conservationist, and Sustainability Leader.

 

The pace at which technology has grown has been phenomenal, bringing with it stunning advances but also critical questions about sustainability—most immediately and obviously in computing, but far beyond AI. Today's global conversation is not merely one of creating ever-faster systems or increasingly intelligent algorithms, but how we use our resources responsibly. At Presidency University, the balance between innovation and responsibility has become a core part of our research and academic culture.

 

What Green AI Really Implies

Yes, Artificial Intelligence is important and powerful, but it takes heavy energy to train and execute massive AI models. Green AI is all about reimagining the process—developing smart systems that can still perform well while using less energy. It also encompasses practices like ethical hardware recycling and cloud-based solutions that reduce carbon emissions. In simple terms, it's just making technology more intelligent and environmentally friendly.

 

Presidency University’s Commitment towards Green AI

Both the Presidency School of Computer Science & Engineering and Presidency School of Information Science have made positive efforts to incorporate sustainability in their research and teaching.

 

The partnership of the university with Center for Study of Science, Technology & Policy (CSTEP) is a clear demonstration of this initiative, with research being done in fields like energy, power systems, and artificial intelligence. To this, one must add that Green Energy and Engineering has been recognized as one of the university's formal thrust areas of research, and therefore sustainability not only as a word, but also as an enduring academic focus.

 

A Green and Technologically Advanced Campus

Our 100-acre Bengaluru campus is more than a place to learn—more than classrooms and labs—it is a lively, green space that challenges students to think outside the box. That commitment to sustainability has earned an A+ Institutional Grade and a "Diamond" Institutional Band in the Green Rankings 2023. These distinctions demonstrate our dedication to delivering both world-class and green-friendly learning space.

 

Looking Ahead

The future belongs to those who can innovate responsibly. At Presidency University, we strongly believe in preparing students not only with technical knowledge but also with a deep awareness of sustainability. Whether it is through research, classroom discussions, or campus-wide initiatives, we encourage students to design solutions that address real-world problems without compromising the planet’s well-being.

 

By infusing innovation with responsibility, Presidency University is creating a generation of graduates who are capable of charting the way to a future that is not just smarter but greener and sustainable as well.

 

 

Written by,

Ms. Devi. S,

Assistant Professor, Presidency School of Information Science