Every day, we hear how artificial intelligence is changing our lives. It promises to save effort and time on a scale never before witnessed in human history. But to quote Serena Williams: “Everything comes at a cost. Just what are you willing to pay for it?” In the case of AI, the cost to living species on planet earth may be more than we anticipated. Technological advances have historically led to significant, and perhaps unforeseen, negative impacts on society and the environment.