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

• Ano de defesa: 2023
• Autor(a) principal: Ferrareto, Beatriz Beltran
• Orientador(a): Casarões, Guilherme Stolle Paixão e
• Tipo de documento: Dissertação
• Tipo de acesso: Acesso aberto
• Idioma: eng
• Palavras-chave em Português: Mudanças climáticas; Inteligência artificial; Tecnologia quântica; Sustentabilidade; Governança ética
• Palavras-chave em Inglês: Climate change; Artificial intelligence; Quantum technology; Sustainability; Ethical governance
• Link de acesso: https://hdl.handle.net/10438/34540

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.