About this episode

Sherrell discusses the role of policy in data center construction with New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez and features a talk on alternative AI models by Sasha Luccioni.

With data centers popping up throughout the country, what does accountability look like for local governments? In this episode, Sherrell is in conversation with New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez discussing the role policy can play in the development –or lack thereof– of data center construction. Afterwards, stick around for a talk from Sasha Luccioni on the alternative AI models that could make technology smarter, fairer and more sustainable. Talk featured We're Doing AI All Wrong. Here's How to Get It Right | Sasha Luccioni Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Sherrell

Guest: Kristen Gonzalez

Topics covered

• data centers
• local government accountability
• policy development
• AI models
• sustainability
• technology

Keywords

• data centers
• local government
• policy
• AI models
• sustainability
• technology
• Kristen Gonzalez
• Sasha Luccioni

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Organizations: New York State, Acast

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