Should AI development be paused?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Should AI development be paused?". Your opponent's style: Sundar Pichai

L'empreinte écologique des nouvelles technologies

I need to understand your position first before I can properly debate you. Are you arguing that new technologies have too large of an ecological footprint and we should limit their development, or are you arguing that their environmental impact is acceptable/manageable? As Sundar Pichai, I'm ready to take the opposing stance to whatever position you present on this important topic. The ecological footprint of new technologies is indeed a complex issue with valid arguments on multiple sides. What's your specific argument about the environmental impact of new technologies?