An easily accessible application that could change the manner in which internet and website content is produced – in fact how information is collected and used online – OpenAI is ‘The App‘ everyone talking.
An automated content creator! And how better to put it to test than a good old Formula 1 issue for it to consider and deliver?
First, this is what they say about themselves: “OpenAI’s mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI)—by which we mean highly autonomous systems that outperform humans at most economically valuable work—benefits all of humanity.
“We will attempt to directly build safe and beneficial AGI, but will also consider our mission fulfilled if our work aids others to achieve this outcome.” Whatever that means…
In a nutshell, OpenAI works like this: type into a text box any subject you want information about, hit enter, and on the fly, the App builds you a thesis-like overview of your subject. (Students must be in heaven!)
Last year, F1 published a report into the sport’s environmental impact which revealed the world championship was responsible for generating 256,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions during the 2019 F1 season.
The goal is to slash this to Net Zero, says F1 Chief Stefano Domenicali: “Everyone understands the need for change. Everyone is on board. Some of them have already started this huge plan of investment. When leaders start to do these things, everyone will follow.”
With that in mind, we went with a pertinent question regarding a booming F1 landscape, its expansion ambitions (a massive 23-race calendar this year and more to come some say), and the impact our globetrotting sport is having on the environment.
Question to OpenAI: What danger does Formula 1 impose to the environment?
Unedited Answer:
Formula 1 has a significant impact on the environment, particularly in the areas of carbon emissions and waste management.
Some of the specific impacts of F1 on the environment include:
Carbon Emissions
Formula 1 cars are powered by high-performance engines that consume a lot of fuel, leading to high carbon emissions. During a single race, a Formula 1 car can emit as much as 1.5 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). This contributes to the overall greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change.
Travel
The global nature of Formula 1 racing means that teams and equipment travel to races around the world, often in large cargo planes. This can result in significant emissions from air travel, which is a particularly carbon-intensive form of transportation.
Waste Management
Formula 1 events generate a significant amount of waste, including discarded tires, fuel drums, and other materials. While some of this waste can be recycled, much of it ends up in landfills, contributing to the overall waste problem.
Water Usage
Formula 1 events require significant amounts of water for track preparation, cleaning, and other activities. In areas where water is scarce, this can put pressure on local water resources.
Overall, while steps have been taken by the sport to reduce its impact on the environment, there is still much more that could be done to make Formula 1 racing more sustainable.
For example, the use of more sustainable fuels, reducing air travel, and implementing more effective waste management and recycling strategies could help reduce the environmental impact of the sport.
Conclusion: A real note to Stefano Domenicali and Mohammen Ben Sulayem
So there you have it, Bosses, tapping into instantaneously internet-gathered data, OpenAI telling us exactly what needs to be done to reduce that massive carbon footprint that the mammoth 23-race 2023 F1 Season has on our besieged Planet, along with honest advice in that last para summing up the enviro problems caused by our sport.
Wondering aloud, should we shoot this new messenger?