Alp Kucukelbir, co-author of a recent “Artificial Intelligence for Climate Change Mitigation Roadmap,” discusses the strengths and limits of AI in relation to climate, where it all might be headed, and how concerned we should be about the energy use of data centers.
Appreciate Mr. Kucukelbir's optimism and especially his point that AI/ML is far more dangerous to humanity where it's used in malicious ways (misinformation, disinformation, etc.) as opposed to its carbon footprint.
And related to AI/ML improving manufacturing processes, this story describes the use of AI/ML alongside automated robots and 3D printing to perform various engineering research projects (like finding shapes that most efficiently absorb kinetic energy):
Great discussion. Learned a lot. Complements to you and guest.
Haha it was worth listening for that very last comment!
Great podcast, thank you.
Appreciate Mr. Kucukelbir's optimism and especially his point that AI/ML is far more dangerous to humanity where it's used in malicious ways (misinformation, disinformation, etc.) as opposed to its carbon footprint.
And related to AI/ML improving manufacturing processes, this story describes the use of AI/ML alongside automated robots and 3D printing to perform various engineering research projects (like finding shapes that most efficiently absorb kinetic energy):
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240521124650.htm
As long as humanity can keep AI/ML aligned with our own goals while also keeping the criminals from misusing the tech, we'll be in a good place.