AI for a sustainable future: SBA Research contributions featured in the latest OCG Journal
The latest issue of the OCG Journal, dedicated to Sustainability and Computer Science – The Potential of AI for Ecology and Climate, highlights how digital technologies can contribute to a more sustainable future. The publication issue brings together perspectives from experts working at the intersection of computer science, sustainability, and environmental challenges.
Our researchers and experts contributed to this discussion by exploring the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in different domains:
In their contributions, Kevin Mallinger and A Min Tjoa examine the role of AI in shaping the agriculture of tomorrow, focusing on how intelligent systems can support more sustainable, efficient, and resilient agricultural practices.
Michael Koppmann reflects on whether technological developments have taken the wrong direction and what lessons can be learned for future innovation, as well as Georg Goldenits, who explores the potential of Small Language Models (SLMs) and highlights how efficiency, rather than sheer size, can drive more sustainable and resource-conscious AI solutions.
Andreas Ekelhart and Sebastian Schrittwieser explore the role of computer science in enabling sustainable solutions in their article Ressourcen im Fokus. They highlight how secure and trustworthy digital technologies can help address ecological and climate-related challenges while supporting more efficient and responsible use of resources.
Together, these contributions demonstrate the transformative potential of AI while emphasizing the importance of developing technologies that are responsible, trustworthy, and aligned with long-term sustainability goals.