# United Nations chief data officer, Durai Chinnachamy, has cautioned that artificial intelligence is not a silver bullet for climate change. He says while AI can support climate action through improved data analysis, early warning systems, and energy efficiency, it also comes with environmental costs. Chinnachamy has stressed the need for a balanced, sustainable approach that combines AI with policy changes to effectively combat the climate crisis.
UN data chief cautions that AI is not a silver bullet for climate change