Data centre dilemmas: unpacking AI's social & environmental impacts
We're delighted to be back this Autumn with an in-person event prompting us to consider the impact of the rampant surge of AI and data centres on our environment. We'll hear from three speakers - **[…
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When and where
- Date and time
- GMT — local Bristol time
- Location
- BS1 5BEBristol BS1 5BE, UK, Bristol, BristolBristol
About this event
We're delighted to be back this Autumn with an in-person event prompting us to consider the impact of the rampant surge of AI and data centres on our environment.
We'll hear from three speakers - **[Kierra Box](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kierra-box-8a6572106/)** (Campaigner, Friends Of The Earth), **[Mayra Rodriguez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayrodben/)** (Research Fellow on AI & Data Science, Exeter University) and **[Rory Murphy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-murphy-b36758b9/)** (Postdoctoral Research Associate, Exeter University) - about the dilemma between our desire to innovate with AI, the impacts of the data centre infrastructure needed to support this innovation and the need for greater accountability and responsibility from big tech.
This event is part of the inaugural **[Brazen Festival](https://techspark.co/brazen/)** (formerly Bristol Tech Fest) featuring as part of their 'Clean' themed day - NB a Brazen festival ticket is **not** required to attend this event. We'
Official details
- Price:
- Free
- Organizer:
- Green Tech South West
- Listing source:
- Meetup
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