The application of AI to tech-business activities is fairly recent, and its scope, so far, has been limited. However, the emergence of generative AI highlights its growing significance as a mainstream technology in the 21st century. Drawing insights from Earth Venture Capital, a firm dedicated to climate tech investment, this study reviews recent AI advancements and their applications in various sectors including energy management, mobility, agricultural precision, and waste collection. It explores the challenges and limitations of AI adoption for climate sustainability in Asia, and argues that investing in AI holds promise for the region but requires proactive measures from policymakers and investors to—support AI research and development, foster stronger regional collaborations, and institute guard rails for sustainable environmental outcomes.

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