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#GenAI is bad for the climate, but what about its social and economic effects? At #WIConf24, Sigrid Kannengießer discusses how social science can help to shape AI infrastructures in a more sustainable way. Sign up now 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8S4dSzy

Got questions about the #AIInnovationGrandChallenge? Register and attend the 8/1 or 8/6 online information session!

A fresh #provocation in our ‘Design is…’ series opens issue 27.1. Professor Chris Speed, RMIT University in Melbourne in Australia, proposes a rethink of why, how, and what we measure in design research. ‘Redefining measurement in design’s confrontation with climate catastrophe: Beyond objectivity and toward regenerative impact’ posits a challenge to ‘reimagine measurement…as a catalyst for change’. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/g2MvcQiw

If you or anyone you know is working on an AI project that can help tackle climate change, please attend and share this upcoming information session to get your questions answered. The 2024 AI Innovation Grand Challenge is sponsored by the Enterprise Neurosystem collective, which I've proudly participated in and advised for a few years. We're working with the United Nations COP conferences, the U.S. Department of State, and incredible science and tech experts from Stanford University, IBM, Red Hat, Kove, and more. #climatechange #aim4climate #ai #AIInnovationGrandChallenge #AI4ClimateAction #climatetech

As the climate crisis worsens, the role of Artificial Intelligence (#AI) in navigating and mitigating its impacts, particularly on developing countries, becomes increasingly important. This blog by UNU-CPR's Head of Anticipatory Action and Innovation Eleonore Fournier-Tombs discusses how fostering "AI ecosystems" can drive innovation to benefit local communities and support climate action. She outlines five key ideas, which she will present at the upcoming Expert Meeting on AI and Climate in Bonn, Germany, organized by United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) and UN Climate Change Technology Executive Committee on 1–2 July. #AI4ClimateAction Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/ehZ-D6YV

Find out more about the Enterprise Neurosystem's AI Grand Challenge at these informational webinars and make your submission (just 250 words needed) by August 12.

The AI Grand Challenge is now OPEN! 🎉 This $100 million, multi-year initiative aims to discover and support the most innovative ideas on leveraging AI to tackle the climate crisis. Have an idea? We want to hear from you. #AIforClimateandNature Learn more ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ekPSu_ek

AI and the environment collide: France’s upcoming AI summit will push for transparency and rank AI companies based on their environmental impact, urging tech to meet climate goals. 🌍🤖 Access the entire news on wpgw.org #AISummit #GreenTech #ClimateAction

How can AI accelerate progress against our climate challenges? Peter Leyden published his essay summarizing the recent Reinvent Futures meeting of the minds we had at SHACK15. It was an inspiring and challenging conversation that evening. See what we came up with! #genai #climate BCG X

The Climate Beacon 2024 Conference opening night ceremony got us more excited than ever to be back in Boston! 🇺🇸 Hosted by Alex Richman, the Climate Beacon Conference brings together key policy makers and industry leaders from the greater New England region who are ready to roll up their sleeves and get things done on climate action. 🌎 Later today, VCG.AI will take the stage to showcase how our platform can accelerate climate action by empowering decision-makers with the data and insights they need for implementing fast, impactful solutions. As technology continues to transform climate strategy, we are excited to contribute to the conversation on how AI can support and push things forward! 📍 If you're in Boston or attending the event and interested in climate tech, let’s have a chat! #climateaction #circulareconomy #techforgood #sustainability #circularsolutions #climatesolutions #AI #climatetech