EP 312: Is AI only a resource hog? A greener side to AI

Win a free year of ChatGPT or other prizes! Find out out.It's no secret – AI can be an energy hog. Did you know a ChatGPT prompt is about 10X more resource-heavy than a Google search?! Can we actually use AI to reduce energy consumption in the long run? And how can companies start thinking about the impact of their Generative AI usage? Aymeric Maudous, Founder and CEO of Lord of the Trees joins us to discuss.Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion: Ask Jordan and Aymeric questions on AI and societyRelated Episodes: Ep 257: GenAI – Turning trash into treasures?Ep 119: AI in Renewable Energy – Insights from NVIDIAUpcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: [email protected]

Connect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:1. Concerns about resource-intensive nature of AI 2. Use of AI for environmental efficiency3. High-tech and low-tech ecological methods4. AI Energy Consumption and Environmental Impact5. Encouraging Greener AITimestamps:01:45 About Aymeric and Lord of the Trees06:15 Using drones for efficient, precise reforestation monitoring.08:00 Exploring artificial intelligence for tree growth efficiency.11:08 AI aids in biodiversity recovery and regeneration.13:41 Indigenous knowledge crucial for managing forest landscapes.19:19 Drones work 48 hours, plant more trees.22:52 Projects sustain endangered species in various locations.26:57 Prototype drone tested in extreme weather conditions.29:55 Algorithms, progress, support, one step at a time.Keywords:Jordan Wilson, AI environmental impact, resource-intensive nature of AI, Aymeric Maudous, Lord of the Trees, biodiversity restoration, landscape analysis, plant requirements, digital twin technology, precision planting, drones, forestry methods, LIDAR, Python algorithms, data collection, reforestation decision-making, soil analysis, high-tech and low-tech combination, indigenous people engagement, emissions monitoring, AI carbon footprint, exponential growth in AI, greener AI, everydayai.com, drSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and all episodes: StartHereSeries.com Also, here's a link to the entire series on a Spotify playlist.