The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into sustainable development education presents a notable paradox: while powerful, this technology has its own ecological footprint. This paper proposes an interactive pedagogical approach for the Sustainable Production course that addresses this dilemma head-on by transforming students into critical and creative users of AI.
The objective is twofold. First, it aims to raise student awareness of the environmental impacts inherent in AI technologies, such as chatbots. To do this, we teach them concrete methods for optimizing their prompts, thus aiming for a more digitally frugal and responsible use. Second, the approach demonstrates how AI can serve as a catalyst for innovation in the design of sustainable systems and products.
Drawing on a preliminary analysis of AI's environmental effects, this study presents a series of practical use cases designed for direct implementation in the classroom. These cases enable students to use AI to explore creative solutions to sustainability challenges while remaining conscious of the footprint of the tool they are using. In conclusion, this approach aims to train professionals who are capable not only of innovating with the help of AI but also of evaluating and managing its ecological implications.

Keywords: AI, Sustainable Development , Education for Sustainable Development, Pedagogical Approach, Sustainable Production.