Innovating for tomorrow: the convergence of software engineering and green AI

The latest advancements in machine learning, specifically in foundation models, are revolutionizing the frontiers of existing software engineering (SE) processes. This is a bi-directional phenomenon, where (1) software systems are now challenged to provide AI-enabled features to their users, and (2)...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Cruz, Luis, Franch Gutiérrez, Javier|||0000-0001-9733-8830, Martínez Fernández, Silverio Juan|||0000-0001-9928-133X
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/439624
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/439624
https://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3712007
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Green AI
Green software
Sustainability
Software engineering
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Informàtica::Enginyeria del software
Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Informàtica::Intel·ligència artificial
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Sumario:The latest advancements in machine learning, specifically in foundation models, are revolutionizing the frontiers of existing software engineering (SE) processes. This is a bi-directional phenomenon, where (1) software systems are now challenged to provide AI-enabled features to their users, and (2) AI is used to automate tasks within the software development lifecycle. In an era where sustainability is a pressing societal concern, our community needs to adopt a long-term plan enabling a conscious transformation that aligns with environmental sustainability values. In this article, we reflect on the impact of adopting environmentally friendly practices to create AI-enabled software systems and make considerations on the environmental impact of using foundation models for software development.