
Walking the AI Tightrope with Rebecca Allen
About this episode
AI is everywhere right now, but what does it really mean for sustainability?
In this episode, Emma sits down with Rebecca Allen, a business strategist and AI mentor, to untangle the tricky relationship between AI, energy use, and corporate responsibility.
They break down the good, the bad, and the slightly alarming when it comes to AI's environmental impact, with plenty of real-world examples and a few reality checks along the way. If you want to stay ahead without losing your sanity (or your values), this chat will give you a fresh, practical perspective.
Here are the Highlights:
AI and Sustainability: Complexities and Challenges (4:31)
Examples of AI in Corporate Sustainability (8:48)
Implementation and Governance of AI (12:53)
Positive Impact of AI on Sustainability (22:44)
Challenges and Future Trends (24:52)
Further resources:
World Economic Forum - Roadmap for Business and Governments
AI Terminology Starter Glossary - https://bit.ly/3EqIgv3
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