Episode 2 - Can AI Save the Planet? Technosolutionism, Climate Change, and Ethical AI Development.

07/05/2025 35 min
Episode 2 - Can AI Save the Planet? Technosolutionism, Climate Change, and Ethical AI Development.

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Did you know that every AI-generated email has a carbon footprint? As AI use skyrockets, so does its energy demand—raising questions about its true role in fighting climate change.In this episode, Dr. Tamara Kneese from the Data & Society Research Institute explores the environmental costs of AI, the risks of technosolutionism, and how we can develop ethical, sustainable AI for real climate solutions.