Democracy Exchange: AI’s implications on climate and sustainability | Full Episode 17

Описание: In this episode, host Connor Hand sits down to speak with Dr. Clayton Rosati, associate professor in BGSU’s School of Media and Communication. Dr. Rosati is an author interested in issues of social justice and the ways in which relations of cultural production, through technology and industry, often work against justice projects. In today’s episode we will be discussing AI’s implications on climate and sustainability.

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:22 What started your interest in AI and Sustainability?
03:00 Differences between previous “regular” data centers, and the recent surge of “AI” data centers?
04:35 What conditions lead tech companies to invest in data centers in a specific area?
07:40 Potential harms and economic benefits
11:40 Impact on environment and demand of energy sources
12:55 Land usage and geographic resistance
17:10 Risks posed to the region’s water quality
19:30 Will we see a reverse in environmentally friendly policies?
22:00 University policy on function of AI in curriculum
24:15 Where can citizens access resources to stay informed?
31:25 Conclusion