Digital Agriculture

AI & Climate: A First Of Its Kind Conversation On The Hill

February 21, 2024

AI2 partnered with the Bezos Earth Fund on a landmark event focused on AI & Climate with Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) as our honorary co-host. From the top of the Hart Senate Building with the beautiful Capitol dome as the backdrop, nearly 100 members of Congress and their staff, media, and think tanks gathered to learn from leading experts about the enormous potential of AI as well as its impact on our climate.

AI and climate change are intertwined, presenting both risks and opportunities. By embracing transparent and responsible development, harnessing AI’s potential for good, and working collaboratively, we can turn this challenge into a catalyst for a more sustainable future. Read more...

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