Explore the future of technology and the environment at a live debate centered on one timely question: will artificial intelligence be a net benefit for the planet? Hosted by National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis and UCSB Affiliates, the evening brings together two leading voices in environmental science and technology to take opposing sides.
Ben Halpern and Lucas Joppa will explore both the promise and risks of AI, from biodiversity monitoring and climate modeling to energy use and unintended consequences. Following the debate, audience members are invited to ask questions and vote on the most compelling argument, making for an engaging and thought-provoking night of discussion.