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Tim Cook asserts AI's crucial role in lowering carbon emissions and combating climate change
According to Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, AI has a significant part in decreasing carbon emissions, particularly for tech firms aiming to lessen their environmental footprint.
Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, is emphasizing the importance of environmental consciousness in the tech industry. Recently, at the China Development Forum, Cook underscored the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in reducing carbon emissions amidst a climate crisis.
Before making his comments, he had discussions with Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. During these discussions, Cook revealed his intentions to boost investments in China, as reported by Bloomberg.
Apple is dedicated to pioneering efforts in reducing carbon emissions, starting with the Apple Watch as their initial carbon-neutral product. Cook emphasized the company's progress in environmental sustainability and underlined the significance of innovation in reaching these objectives.
He highlighted that AI provides a strong set of tools for businesses aiming to reach carbon neutrality or significantly reduce emissions.
Nonetheless, Cook highlighted the difficulties Chinese tech firms encounter in AI advancement because of US trade penalties. His trip to China aligns with Beijing's initiatives to showcase its receptiveness to business prospects.
Cook also engaged in discussions with China's Premier Li Qiang and various global CEOs after Li gave his speech. He underscored his numerous trips to China within the past year, lauding the country's vibrant atmosphere.
As US-China relations continue to change, Cook's visit focused on environmental efforts, possibly to maneuver around political sensitivities. Apple has reached carbon neutrality in its operations and is targeting a net-zero environmental impact across all its business operations by 2030.
Moreover, the objective is to remove all plastic from product packaging by the year 2025. It's worth mentioning that just by taking off the plastic wrap from iPhone 13 packaging, it managed to avert 600 metric tons of waste. This underlines the significant effect of sustainability efforts when implemented on
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