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 newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Ask Jordan and Aymeric questions on AI and society Related Episodes: Ep 257: GenAI – Turning trash into treasures? Ep 119: AI in Renewable Energy – Insights from NVIDIA Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineup Website: YourEverydayAI.com Email The Show: info@youreverydayai.com Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn Topics Covered in This Episode: 1. Concerns about resource-intensive nature of AI 2. Use of AI for environmental efficiency 3. High-tech and low-tech ecological methods 4. AI Energy Consumption and Environmental Impact 5. Encouraging Greener AI Timestamps: 01:45 About Aymeric and Lord of the Trees 06:15 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, drone swarm, B Corp, generative AI's power demands, top management support, reforestation projects, drones design modification. Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner