This article responds to paper published by Ellis et al. in The Anthropocene Review, which explores the Ecomodernist Manifesto, by emphasizing the need to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into its framework. AI offers transformative potential for addressing global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss but also poses risks such as inequality and resource abuse. This response calls for integrating AI into the Ecomodernist discourse, balancing innovation with environmental and social responsibility to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
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