AI Innovations and Environmental Costs: The Balancing Act ⚖️
We wrapped up our plenary sessions with an impactful final talk by Dr. Natalia Levshina (Radboud University, The Netherlands.) titled “Linguistic Annotation of Corpora in the age of AI.”
Dr. Levshina explored the evolution of AI terminology before diving into the critical, often hidden costs of modern models—including data privacy risks, financial burdens, and high carbon emissions. To counter these challenges, she proposed a set of best practices for researchers. Notably, she advocated for utilizing local, smaller, and open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) for linguistic tasks, offering a more sustainable, energy-conscious alternative to massive commercial infrastructure.
Thank you to Dr. Levshina for closing our plenary series with such a vital call for responsible, mindful innovation!