The Royal Caribbean will be leveraging AI technology on its newest ship in an effort to curb food waste amid environmental concerns to the ships' contribution to pollution.
According to CBS News, Royal Caribbean is employing AI to predict food usage per voyage, helping the management adjust the amount of ingredients and food needed for all customers.
A single Royal Caribbean cruise ship usually carries more than 130,000 pounds of food, many of which become waste products after the voyage is completed.
This is in addition to the AI chatbot to help guide passengers while boarding the ship, including information about food prices, how to access the Wi-Fi, perks available, and many more.
The company has already tested the AI features on the "Wonder of the Seas" ship and will also soon be implemented to its "Icon of the Seas."
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Royal Caribbean Cuts Down on Waste Products
Royal Caribbean has been cutting down on its waste contribution as environmental organization raises concern to how much pollution cruise ships contribute.
Last year, the company announced that it is reducing its single-used plastics like straw and water bottles by 60% as it promotes reusable silverware and glassware at on-ship restaurants.
Carbon emission on the "Icon of the Seas," "Wonder," and "Odyssey" have also been optimized for fewer carbon excretion by plugging it into local power grids.
The "Icon" is touted as more eco-friendly as it runs on the "cleanest-burning marine fuel available," like liquified natural gas and fuel cell technology.
AI to Resolve Environmental Issues
Amid calls for AI regulation, several groups have been promoting technology as a tool to help reduce pollution and mitigate the impacts of climate change on society.
Among the most common solutions proposed was using the technology to predict future weather-related disasters.
Last November, Google proved its AI-powered weather forecasting technology able to provide more accurate predictions, possibly helping more people evacuate during hurricane season.
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