AI and Planetary Impact: The Business of Saving the Planet
Science, Engineering, & Technology
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1h 3m
• Presented by the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and Hopkins at Home •
• Featuring Kate Brandt (Google), Diego Saez Gil (Pachama), and Malaika Vaz (Untamed Planet); moderated by Scott Atkinson, A&S, '20 (Korn Ferry) and Jerry Burgess (Johns Hopkins University) •
Join hosts Jerry L. Burgess, Director of Environmental Science and Studies at Johns Hopkins University, and Scott Atkinson, A&S, '20 (MS) for an insightful discussion exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and planetary health. This special event brings together top sustainability leaders to delve into how the rapid rise of AI technologies is influencing climate action, environmental sustainability, and wildlife conservation. Our distinguished panel includes:
Kate Brandt, Chief Sustainability Officer at Google
Diego Saez Gil, CEO of Pachama
Malaika Vaz, National Geographic Explorer and Co-founder and CEO of Untamed Planet
The panel discusses both the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, including the significant energy demands associated with its growth, as well as innovative applications in solving complex environmental problems. Learn how companies like Pachama utilize satellite data combined with advanced AI to enable confident investment in nature-based solutions.
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