Best of LinkedIn: Sustainability & Green ICT CW 40/ 41

We curate most relevant posts about Sustainability & Green ICT on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. This edition provides a comprehensive overview of the urgent need for sustainable practices within the rapidly expanding field of Artificial Intelligence and digital infrastructure. Several contributors emphasize the connection between AI ethics and environmental sustainability, arguing that responsible AI must be both fair and energy-efficient. A major focus is on the environmental impact of data centres, with numerous sources discussing the massive energy and water consumption of these facilities, and the technological solutions being developed, such as liquid cooling and the use of renewable energy sources, particularly in the Nordics. Furthermore, practical strategies for achieving efficiency are highlighted, including optimizing prompt design in Generative AI to reduce energy use and adopting Green Software and GreenOps practices across the IT stack. The sources collectively present sustainability not just as an ethical mandate, but as a critical factor for business competitiveness, cost reduction, and mitigating risks like the potential for an "AI bubble." This podcast was created via Google NotebookLM.