In this episode of the AI Sustainability podcast, Nina Benoit speaks with Dr. Dorothea Baur about the intersection of AI, ethics, and sustainability. They explore the ethical risks associated with AI development, critique the marketing narratives surrounding AI democratization, and discuss the importance of regulation and transparency in AI technologies. Dr. Dorothea Baur emphasizes the need for a broader perspective in business strategies and the growing importance of ethics in the AI field.
In this episode of the AI Sustainability podcast, Nina Benoit interviews Professor Shaolei Ren, who discusses his groundbreaking research on the water footprint of AI systems. The conversation explores the significant water consumption associated with AI, both directly through cooling data centers and indirectly through electricity generation. Professor Ren emphasizes the importance of understanding these impacts and offers solutions for reducing water usage in data centers, including the use of reclaimed water and innovative cooling systems.
In this episode, Nina Benoit speaks with Mike Spaeth about the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and satellite data. They explore how AI can transform satellite data into actionable insights for climate change solutions, including methane leak detection and deforestation tracking. Mike shares his journey in the field and discusses the importance of risk mitigation in ESG conversations, emphasizing the need for renewed focus on environmental issues in the U.S.
In this episode of the AI Sustainability Podcast, host Nina Benoit speaks with Scot Bryson, founder of Orbital Farm, about the innovative ways to harness waste heat from data centers for sustainable practices. They discuss the potential of using this heat for greenhouse agriculture, carbon capture, and other applications, emphasizing the importance of integrating sustainability into business practices and infrastructure development. The conversation also highlights the upcoming Toronto Climate Week and the need for increased investment in sustainable technologies.
In this episode of the AI Sustainability Podcast, host Nina Benoit speaks with Pascal Joly, a product leader and environmental advocate, about the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability. They discuss the carbon emissions generated by AI, the development of the AIWattch tool to measure these emissions, and practical strategies for reducing AI's carbon footprint. Pascal also highlights the role of cloud providers in sustainability efforts and shares insights about his educational courses on sustainable AI.
In this episode of the AI Sustainability podcast, host Nina Benoit speaks with Nathaniel Burola, founder of the Environment Resource Hub, about the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability. They discuss the significant energy demands of AI, the challenges posed by data centers, and potential strategies for reducing energy consumption. Nathaniel shares insights on the environmental impacts of AI and the importance of community engagement in data center development. The conversation also highlights the role of the AI and Environmental Resource Hub in promoting sustainable AI practices.Link to the AI & Environmental Resource Hub: https://aiandenvironment.carrd.co/Link to the Climate Code newsletter: https://the-climate-code.beehiiv.com/subscribe
In this episode of the AI Sustainability podcast, host Nina Benoit speaks with Suzana Carp, a leading voice in European climate policy. They discuss the intersection of AI and sustainability, the importance of innovative legislative frameworks, and the implications of the EU AI Act. Suzana shares her journey in climate policy, the challenges of the carbon market, and the need for ethical considerations in AI development. The conversation emphasizes the importance of aligning AI advancements with environmental goals and ensuring equitable access to technology.
In this episode of the AI Sustainability Podcast, Nina Benoit interviews Robert Keus about the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability. They discuss the launch of GreenPT, a sustainable AI chat, and how it minimizes its carbon footprint through partnerships with green hosting providers. Robert explains the importance of data privacy and security, as well as emerging trends in sustainable AI, including the potential for local AI models and smaller task-specific agents. The conversation concludes with insights on the future of GreenPT and how listeners can gain access to the platform.
In this episode of the AI Sustainability Podcast, host Nina Benoit speaks with Anastasia Kuskova, CEO of Sirius, about the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability in the mining sector. They discuss how AI can enhance data management, improve ethical sourcing, and create sustainability twins to better understand and utilize sustainability data. Anastasia shares insights on the challenges of AI adoption in the mining industry, the importance of data quality, and offers advice for companies looking to integrate AI into their sustainability strategies. The conversation emphasizes the need for a shift in mindset towards sustainability as a profitable endeavor and the role of technology in achieving this goal.Link to Anastasia's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiakuskova/Keeping up with ESG newsletter: https://besirius.io/newsletter
In this episode of the AI Sustainability Podcast, host Nina Benoit speaks with Anna Lerner Nesbitt, CEO of the Climate Collective, about the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability. They discuss how AI can drive climate solutions, the importance of data in addressing climate change, and the challenges of implementing AI in non-tech organizations. Anna shares insights on innovative startups using AI for environmental impact and details about the Climate AI Accelerator, which supports impactful projects in the sustainability space. Link to the AI Accelerator from Climate Collective: https://climatecollective.org/ai-climate-accelerator