From rising energy consumption to intensive water use and increasing pressure on local infrastructure, AI’s environmental footprint is becoming an increasingly critical issue in the broader sustainability conversation.

As data centers expand across urban areas and public agencies increasingly adopt AI-driven tools, local governments face a pressing dilemma: how to harness AI’s transformative power without deepening its environmental and climate-related impacts

In this Urban AI Conversation, we will discuss insights from the GovAI Coalition’s blog series on AI and The Environment, exploring how public sector actors can respond to these growing challenges.

🎤 Speaker Presentations

Leila DotyPrivacy and AI Analyst, City of San José - Co-Author of the "AI and The Environment" blog series
Eleonor BoundsSenior Analyst in Data Privacy and Responsible AI, City of Seattle - Co-Author of the "AI and The Environment" blog series

📅 Program of the Webinar

Opening Remarks & Introductions
Panel Discussion with Guest Speakers
Interactive Q&A Session with the Audience

🏙️ More about URBAN AI

Founded in 2020, URBAN AI is a global and pioneering organization at the forefront of the rapidly evolving field of urban Artificial Intelligence. By uniting a dynamic Academy with a leading Think Tank, URBAN AI has acquired unique expertise at the intersection of AI and cities while conducting cutting-edge research and experimentation in this field. With a network of 200+ global experts and an active ecosystem of 30 partner organizations, URBAN AI has established itself as the key thought leader in Urban AI.

🔍 More About Urban AI Conversations

Urban AI Conversations are a series of online webinars that provide a platform for URBAN AI Members and international experts to present and discuss topics at the intersection of AI and Cities. These sessions are open to all and free to attend, fostering knowledge sharing and community engagement. All past episodes are available to watch on our YouTube channel.

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