Podcast · 2024-11-21
Can AI Help Save the Planet?
Pierre Gentine, a Columbia University professor, joins Vis A Vis to discuss how AI enhances climate models and helps scientists tackle global warming.
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Podcast · 2024-11-14
Dr Sasha Luccioni: The climate cost of AI
Dr. Sasha Luccioni joins Hannah and Rob to uncover the hidden carbon impact of generative AI, discussing its opaque development and potential role in addressing the climate crisis.
Podcast · 2024-05-29
Industrial AI and the Sustainability Revolution - with Pina Schlombs from Siemens
Siemens is leading AI-driven innovations in manufacturing, using it to tackle complex challenges, boost efficiency, and enhance sustainability by reducing energy use and waste.
Podcast · 2024-12-02
AI Unveils Hidden Climate Extremes
Researchers have developed an AI model called ClimateNet to analyze historical weather data.
Podcast · 2024-09-24
Why AI Consumes So Much Energy and What Might Be Done About It
Nvidia’s director of accelerated computing, and a Penn expert in AI and datacenters, explain why AI uses so much energy, and how its energy appetite might be curbed.
Podcast · 2024-12-02
Introducing "This iz Why" with Brian and Brighton
Brighton Kaoma and Brian Clarke launch their podcast by exploring the clash between youthful idealism and seasoned wisdom, setting the stage for engaging conversations with visionary leaders on climate change, AI ethics, and the power of dialogue.