Welcome to the 100th episode of Environmentally Speaking! Today our hosts Marisa and Clarice dive deep into the fascinating topic of AI and its environmental effects. As an environmental attorney, Marisa shares her insights on how AI has been discussed in her field and its potential applications. Meanwhile, Clarice, always one to accessorize appropriately, brings a tiny, shiny party hat to the celebration. Together, they explore the concept of AI, its ability to generate predictive words, and the impact it has on the environment. Tune in as they discuss the positive and negative effects of AI and its energy consumption. Join Marisa and Clarice as they navigate this complex and timely topic on this milestone episode of Environmentally Speaking. Let's get started!

Reference Articles:
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/10/23911059/ai-climate-impact-google-openai-chatgpt-energy
https://environment.upenn.edu/events-insights/news/hidden-costs-ai-impending-energy-and-resource-strain

Questions for the listener: Do you use AI and does this info effect how you plan to search in the future?

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