As we drive innovation towards a more sustainable future with AI, we must also address the growing demand for energy and resources. WSP hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion during Climate Week NYC yesterday, led by Sofia Berger, featuring insights from industry experts Joyce Dickerson, John Frey, Dion Harris and Lucas Joppa. The session explored the challenges and opportunities arising from data growth and data center infrastructure, examined emerging trends affecting business sustainability goals, and fostered discussions on balancing technological advancements with climate action. The panelists made it clear: there are significant opportunities to transform our computing practices and foster collaboration between tech and sustainability professionals to tackle climate challenges. While risks exist, attendees were encouraged to focus on solutions, leveraging AI to reduce carbon emissions and resource consumption. Let’s embrace this moment and drive positive change together! Learn more about our Climate, Resilience & Sustainability solutions: https://lnkd.in/eiiNCydi #WeAreWSP #AI #Sustainability #Environment #ClimateWeekNYC
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Greenhouse is excited to be partnering with Salesforce on the upcoming Climate & AI summit - a flagship initiative in the inaugural Climate Action Week Sydney. Why? AI will be and needs to be everywhere climate technologies are needed to scale at speed. Don't believe us? How about Suzanne DiBianca, Salesforce's global EVP and Chief Impact Officer: “With AI changing how we live and work, it is more critical than ever that we develop the technology so it’s equitable and sustainable. We’re excited to support climate nonprofits who are committed to sustainable and equitable AI innovation. Setting clear policies to guide and advocate for responsible AI development is also crucial for our company and our ecosystem of ecopreneurs, partners, and customers. Together, we can accelerate efforts to ensure technology benefits everyone, everywhere.” Keen to learn more about this exclusive Salesforce event? Bringing together 100+ leaders across climate, finance, and technology this event explore how AI can accelerate climate action and create a more sustainable future. We’ll talk about fueling the ecopreneur revolution with spotlights on several innovative climate AI solutions, and hear from researchers, technology leaders, and funders on what we can do to build and scale sustainable AI models. Express your interest in attending on on Thu 16th May 2024 with the link below. https://lnkd.in/g3PzjTVF Loreto Gutierrez Suzanne DiBianca Mark Rowland Alexandra McDonald Harry Guinness #climateaction #ai #climateandAI
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Climate Week is here and it is going to be great! If you haven't already, register below to join us this Thursday for a super interesting conversation on how to balance the growth of AI with the natural resources needed for this growth. Our esteemed panelists represent some of the biggest companies in the space, and I am excited to be moderating what will certainly be a thought-provoking discussion. Come join us! #wearewsp
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