In this Short Stuff episode, Kieren and Riku dive into the hidden cost of AI: its thirst! They unpack why data centres are guzzling billions of litres of water and discuss the alarming trend of new data centres being built in already water-stressed regions worldwide. Finally, they discuss potential solutions and provide a three-step decision plan for listeners to reduce their personal AI water footprint through conscious usage. Birds for Scale, Smarties is licensed under <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CC BY-SA</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#23 - How AI Understands Your DNA — with Prof Ewan Birney, Non-Executive Director at Genomics England (AIBIO-UK Mini-Series)

Welcome to Artificially Ever After — your guide to the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. We cut through the hype, demystify the tech and debunk the myths, keeping it clear, digestible and entertaining. We highlight AI’s transformative potential while scrutinising its ethical and societal impact, from fairness and privacy to accountability, because with great power comes great responsibility! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.