The AI Sustainability Podcast

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.