What Impact Can AI Have on the Planet? Finding Fair Solutions w/ Dr. Shaloei Ren | EP4

🌍 Can AI be a tool for climate solutions, or is it making the problem worse? In this episode of Tangelic Talks, co-hosts Victoria Cornelio and Jensen Cummings sit down with Dr. Shaolei Ren, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UC Riverside, to explore AI’s growing environmental footprint and its potential for sustainable solutions. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: ⚡ AI’s massive energy consumption & carbon footprint—how big is the problem? 🤖 Specialized AI models vs. general AI—what’s their true impact on climate change? 🔋 How AI can optimize renewable energy, battery management & carbon tracking. 🚀 The future of AI efficiency—when will AI become truly sustainable? 🌍 The ethical and environmental risks of AI adoption in the Global South. 🔹 About Our Guest: Dr. Shaolei Ren is a leading researcher in AI sustainability, focusing on environmentally responsible computing and AI’s impact on public health. His work explores how AI can be both an energy burden and a solution in addressing climate change. ✨ Exclusive Content: 📽️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tangeliclife/podcasts 🌐 Website: https://tangeliclife.org/tangelic-talks-podcast/ 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Tp4UAU4FmUmKS4md9orvi 🎧 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tangelic-talks/id1789613381 💡 Stay Connected: 🌐 Website: www.TangelicLife.org 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tangeliclife/ 🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/Tangelic_ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tangelic/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tangelic.org ✅ Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this episode to support our mission of bringing expert insights on energy, climate, and equity! Subscribe for more expert discussions on energy, AI, and sustainability! 💬 Join the Conversation: Do you think AI will be a game-changer for climate solutions, or is it a growing threat? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🌍 Support Our Mission! 💡 Join us in driving Tangelic’s mission forward by donating today. Your support powers green energy solutions and community empowerment initiatives, creating a sustainable and brighter future. 🙌✨ 🌱 Donate Now: https://tangeliclife.org/donation/ #TangelicTalks #TT #AIforGood #SustainableAI #ClimateTech #CleanEnergy #ArtificialIntelligence #TechForSustainability