In this episode of Tech & Trust, hosts Dr Taís Fernanda Blauth, Jochem van der Geest, and Justin Wyrley-Birch explore the complex relationship between Artificial Intelligence and the environment with guest Dr Karsten Schulz, Assistant Professor of Governance & Innovation at the University of Groningen, Campus Fryslân. From AI’s transformative potential in renewable energy to the hidden environmental costs of data centers and mineral extraction, we discuss the possibilities and challenges of aligning digital innovation with sustainability.
Can AI development coexist responsibly with environmental integrity and respect for communities affected by its infrastructure demands? How do governance frameworks ensure that technological progress doesn’t come at too high a cost?
This episode is part of an initiative by the Tech Governance Lab at the University of Groningen, Campus Fryslân.
Episode Editing: Justin Wyrley-Birch
Theme music by: Vinzenz – www.v1nz3nz.com