The AI Sustainability Podcast

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Welcome to The AI Sustainability Podcast! Hosted by Nina Benoit, this podcast dives deep into how artificial intelligence can help us build a more sustainable and equitable future. Featuring insightful interviews with leading experts, this podcast uncovers how technology can drive positive change while addressing its potential risks. If you're passionate about sustainability and curious about its intersection with AI, this is the show for you.

Episodes

  1. JAN 28

    Episode 11 - Women in AI with Dr. Julia Stamm

    In this episode of the AI Sustainability Podcast, host Nina Benoit speaks with Dr. Julia Stamm, founder of She Shapes AI, about the intersection of women and artificial intelligence. They discuss the challenges female entrepreneurs face in the AI space, including funding disparities and confidence gaps. Dr. Stamm emphasizes the importance of community and education in empowering women to take leadership roles in AI. The conversation also highlights the need for responsible AI that addresses social impact and the potential for women-led ventures to tap into new markets. Link to Julia's Substack:  https://substack.com/@juliastamm  Link to AI executive training: https://www.sheshapes.ai/executive-training

    19 min

  2. 12/23/2025

    Episode 10 - AI, Ethics, and the Illusion of Democratization with Dr. Dorothea Baur

    In this episode of the AI Sustainability podcast, Nina Benoit speaks with Dr. Dorothea Baur about the intersection of AI, ethics, and sustainability. They explore the ethical risks associated with AI development, critique the marketing narratives surrounding AI democratization, and discuss the importance of regulation and transparency in AI technologies. Dr. Dorothea Baur emphasizes the need for a broader perspective in business strategies and the growing importance of ethics in the AI field.

    20 min
  3. Episode 9 - How Thirsty is AI? Learning from the leading expert Professor Shaolei Ren

    11/04/2025

    Episode 9 - How Thirsty is AI? Learning from the leading expert Professor Shaolei Ren

    In this episode of the AI Sustainability podcast, Nina Benoit interviews Professor Shaolei Ren, who discusses his groundbreaking research on the water footprint of AI systems. The conversation explores the significant water consumption associated with AI, both directly through cooling data centers and indirectly through electricity generation. Professor Ren emphasizes the importance of understanding these impacts and offers solutions for reducing water usage in data centers, including the use of reclaimed water and innovative cooling systems.

    18 min
  4. Episode 8 - How satellite-powered AI can help save the planet with Mike Spaeth

    10/06/2025

    Episode 8 - How satellite-powered AI can help save the planet with Mike Spaeth

    In this episode, Nina Benoit speaks with Mike Spaeth about the intersection of artificial intelligence, sustainability, and satellite data. They explore how AI can transform satellite data into actionable insights for climate change solutions, including methane leak detection and deforestation tracking. Mike shares his journey in the field and discusses the importance of risk mitigation in ESG conversations, emphasizing the need for renewed focus on environmental issues in the U.S.

    15 min
  5. Episode 7 - Growing tomatoes with data centers’ heat? A conversation with Scot Bryson

    09/09/2025

    Episode 7 - Growing tomatoes with data centers’ heat? A conversation with Scot Bryson

    In this episode of the AI Sustainability Podcast, host Nina Benoit speaks with Scot Bryson, founder of Orbital Farm, about the innovative ways to harness waste heat from data centers for sustainable practices. They discuss the potential of using this heat for greenhouse agriculture, carbon capture, and other applications, emphasizing the importance of integrating sustainability into business practices and infrastructure development. The conversation also highlights the upcoming Toronto Climate Week and the need for increased investment in sustainable technologies.

    20 min
  6. Episode 6 - How to reduce AI’s CO2 emissions with Pascal Joly

    08/12/2025

    Episode 6 - How to reduce AI’s CO2 emissions with Pascal Joly

    In this episode of the AI Sustainability Podcast, host Nina Benoit speaks with Pascal Joly, a product leader and environmental advocate, about the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability. They discuss the carbon emissions generated by AI, the development of the AIWattch tool to measure these emissions, and practical strategies for reducing AI's carbon footprint. Pascal also highlights the role of cloud providers in sustainability efforts and shares insights about his educational courses on sustainable AI.

    22 min
  7. Episode 5 - AI and Energy Applications. A Conversation with Nathaniel Burola.

    06/24/2025

    Episode 5 - AI and Energy Applications. A Conversation with Nathaniel Burola.

    In this episode of the AI Sustainability podcast, host Nina Benoit speaks with Nathaniel Burola, founder of the Environment Resource Hub, about the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability. They discuss the significant energy demands of AI, the challenges posed by data centers, and potential strategies for reducing energy consumption. Nathaniel shares insights on the environmental impacts of AI and the importance of community engagement in data center development. The conversation also highlights the role of the AI and Environmental Resource Hub in promoting sustainable AI practices. Link to the AI & Environmental Resource Hub: https://aiandenvironment.carrd.co/ Link to the Climate Code newsletter: https://the-climate-code.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    23 min
  8. Episode 4 - How can policy make AI more sustainable? A conversation with Suzana Carp

    05/19/2025

    Episode 4 - How can policy make AI more sustainable? A conversation with Suzana Carp

    In this episode of the AI Sustainability podcast, host Nina Benoit speaks with Suzana Carp, a leading voice in European climate policy. They discuss the intersection of AI and sustainability, the importance of innovative legislative frameworks, and the implications of the EU AI Act. Suzana shares her journey in climate policy, the challenges of the carbon market, and the need for ethical considerations in AI development. The conversation emphasizes the importance of aligning AI advancements with environmental goals and ensuring equitable access to technology.

    25 min
  9. Episode 3 - Is GreenPT the most sustainable AI chat? I asked Robert Keus

    04/16/2025

    Episode 3 - Is GreenPT the most sustainable AI chat? I asked Robert Keus

    In this episode of the AI Sustainability Podcast, Nina Benoit interviews Robert Keus about the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability. They discuss the launch of GreenPT, a sustainable AI chat, and how it minimizes its carbon footprint through partnerships with green hosting providers. Robert explains the importance of data privacy and security, as well as emerging trends in sustainable AI, including the potential for local AI models and smaller task-specific agents. The conversation concludes with insights on the future of GreenPT and how listeners can gain access to the platform.

    26 min
  10. Episode 2 - Using AI to make the mining industry more sustainable with Anastasia Kuskova

    03/17/2025

    Episode 2 - Using AI to make the mining industry more sustainable with Anastasia Kuskova

    In this episode of the AI Sustainability Podcast, host Nina Benoit speaks with Anastasia Kuskova, CEO of Sirius, about the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability in the mining sector. They discuss how AI can enhance data management, improve ethical sourcing, and create sustainability twins to better understand and utilize sustainability data. Anastasia shares insights on the challenges of AI adoption in the mining industry, the importance of data quality, and offers advice for companies looking to integrate AI into their sustainability strategies. The conversation emphasizes the need for a shift in mindset towards sustainability as a profitable endeavor and the role of technology in achieving this goal. Link to Anastasia's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiakuskova/ Keeping up with ESG newsletter: https://besirius.io/newsletter

    22 min
  11. Episode 1 - How AI is Transforming Climate Solutions with Anna Lerner Nesbitt

    01/30/2025

    Episode 1 - How AI is Transforming Climate Solutions with Anna Lerner Nesbitt

    In this episode of the AI Sustainability Podcast, host Nina Benoit speaks with Anna Lerner Nesbitt, CEO of the Climate Collective, about the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability. They discuss how AI can drive climate solutions, the importance of data in addressing climate change, and the challenges of implementing AI in non-tech organizations. Anna shares insights on innovative startups using AI for environmental impact and details about the Climate AI Accelerator, which supports impactful projects in the sustainability space. Link to the AI Accelerator from Climate Collective: https://climatecollective.org/ai-climate-accelerator

    21 min
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Welcome to The AI Sustainability Podcast! Hosted by Nina Benoit, this podcast dives deep into how artificial intelligence can help us build a more sustainable and equitable future. Featuring insightful interviews with leading experts, this podcast uncovers how technology can drive positive change while addressing its potential risks. If you're passionate about sustainability and curious about its intersection with AI, this is the show for you.

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