AI, Unscripted - Sustainable AI: Balancing Innovation with Environmental Responsibility

About this episode

The episode discusses the environmental impact of AI and the importance of informed decision-making in its responsible use in education.

Hosts Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell welcome Dr. Burch Fisher, Associate Research Scientist, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Burch helps to unpack the data behind the environmental impact of AI and why informed decision-making beats all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to responsible AI use in education.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jennifer Potter, Mary Crowley-Farrell

Guest: Dr. Burch Fisher

Topics covered

• AI
• sustainability
• environmental impact
• education
• responsible AI
• innovation

Keywords

• AI
• sustainability
• environmental responsibility
• education
• innovation
• decision-making

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

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