What do you think of when you hear the phrase "artificial intelligence?" Does chatGPT or Alexa come to mind? Do you imagine robots taking over the world? What might not immediately come to mind are things like biodiversity preservation, green energy optimization, and water conservation, but AI is in fact being used in all these areas and more. Casey and Sara take a look at some of the ways AI is or has the potential to be used in the conservation realm and also explore some of the challenges with AI as a conservation tool.
Resources for this episode:
A.I.’s ‘Her’ Era Has Arrived - The New York Times
Saving our Planet’s Biodiversity with AI | Ganes Kesari | TEDxAsburyPark
ASC Science Sundays - Tanya Berger-Wolf: AI for Wildlife Conservation
How artificial intelligence is helping tackle environmental challenges
Tackling climate change with machine learning | MIT Sloan
Artificial Intelligence to Help Prevent Extinction? | Wildlife.ai: Conservation Charity
tinyML Talks: Efficient AI for Wildlife Conservation
Seven ways utilities are exploring AI for the grid | Latitude Media
Why AI and energy are the new power couple – Analysis - IEA
AI for the grid has potential, DOE says — but comes with pitfalls | Latitude Media
How AI Is Cropping Up In The Agriculture Industry
US farms are making an urgent push into AI. It could help feed the world
Artificial Intelligence Can Prevent Enormous Amounts Of Damage And Water Loss From Building Leaks
AI and Water: Pioneering Solutions for a Thirsty Planet
AI to stop water pollution before it happens
Hundreds of sewage leaks detected thanks to AI