Unraveling the complexities of artificial intelligence and quantum technology in climate change: an analysis of European Union and Brazilian policies

• Autor(a) principal: Ferrareto, Beatriz Beltran
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Tipo de documento: Dissertação
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Repositório Institucional do FGV (FGV Repositório Digital)
• Texto Completo: https://hdl.handle.net/10438/34540
• topic: Climate change; Artificial intelligence; Quantum technology; Sustainability; Ethical governance; Mudanças climáticas; Inteligência artificial; Tecnologia quântica; Sustentabilidade; Governança ética; Administração de empresas; Mudanças climáticas - Política governamental; Sustentabilidade; Inteligência artificial; Computação quântica; Inovações tecnológicas - Aspectos morais e éticos

The increasing urgency of climate change necessitates innovative solutions, and emerging technologies, notably Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Technology (QT), have surfaced as transformative assets. This research examines the convergence of AI and QT and their pivotal role in reshaping climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, emphasizing the critical need for equitable access to these technologies. AI's data processing capabilities offer advancements in climate research, facilitating precise modeling and resource management. Likewise, QT, particularly quantum computing, revolutionizes climate modeling and enhances resource efficiency. The European Union showcases AI's integration into climate policies, emphasizing ethical deployment and its centrality in achieving climate neutrality by 2050. In contrast, Brazil's approach is marked by collaborative advocacy coalitions, successful in reducing deforestation, with a potential framework for AI regulation in progress. However, challenges remain, encompassing ethical considerations, environmental concerns, and issues of access. This research underscores the necessity for responsible AI and QT deployment and ethical considerations while harnessing their transformative potential to address the pressing climate crisis. Achieving a sustainable and equitable future demands a collective commitment from nations, industries, and individuals to align technological advancements with ethical principles and ensure global prosperity in the battle against climate change.