Sustainable AI: Opportunities and Challenges

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Artificial intelligence is transforming industries, from optimizing energy grids to advancing climate tech solutions. However, AI itself has an environmental cost—from the energy demands of data centers to the carbon footprint of software infrastructure.

​Join us for a Power Hour to explore:
🌍 How AI is driving sustainability innovations
⚡ The environmental impact of AI models and data centers
🔄 Strategies for reducing AI’s carbon footprint

​Let’s discuss how we can balance AI-driven efficiency with sustainable practices!

​About the Speaker
Swathi Dinakaran is a Software Engineer with five years of industry experience, specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP), information extraction, and knowledge graphs. Passionate about the intersection of AI and sustainability, Swathi is committed to developing technology that not only advances information systems but also aligns with environmentally responsible practices.

​With a keen interest in optimizing AI models for efficiency and reducing computational impact, Swathi explores innovative approaches to making software systems more energy-efficient and environmentally conscious. Whether working on knowledge-driven applications or refining data extraction techniques, Swathi is dedicated to ensuring that technological progress goes hand in hand with sustainability.