LiDA Colloquium Series: Environmental Impact of AI and Its Implications for Education

Date

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

Time

3:30 PM EST

Location

Wilson Blvd. - Wallis Hall, Rochester, NY

Host

University of Rochester

Details

We heard of several students, and even teachers, who do not want to have anything to do with AI out of concerns about the amount of energy and water required to train and use AI. What is really the energy consumption required by AI and how does it compare with other energy uses for everyday life? What can be done to minimize potential damages to the planet? How can we as educators address these co