Cambridge Festival: AI’s hidden footprint: The environmental cost of artificial intelligence

panel:
Dr Sebastian Smart, Panel Chair
Dr Grace Livingstone Lecturer at the Centre of Latin American Studies, University of Cambridge
Dr Emiliano Trere, Reader in Data Agency and Media Ecologies in the School of Journalism, Media and Culture (JOMEC) at Cardiff University
Natascha Hospedales, ClientEarth
Nai Lee Kalema, innovation and public policy, UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world – but at what environmental cost? This panel will uncover the hidden material and energy demands behind AI technologies, from data centres and resource extraction to e-waste and carbon emissions. Bringing together leading researchers and advocates, the event will explore how law, ethics and environmental governance can mitigate AI’s ecological footprint. Speakers will discuss how we can make AI innovation compatible with sustainability and justice, engaging the audience in a conversation about the green future of technology.

This event is suitable for the general public, students and professionals who are interested in technology, sustainability and ethics.