Dr Friederike Rohde is a sustainability researcher with a background in science and technology studies. She is committed to the sustainable shaping of digital change and the responsible use of technology. She is particularly interested in the interactions between digitalization, AI, and sustainability, and further societal debates surrounding new technologies. She holds a PhD in Science and Technology Studies.
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4792-2603
Linkedin: /dr-friederike-rohde-833258a6/
In this episode, Dr. Friederike, who works with the Berlin Ethics Lab, talks with Jo about the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI). She explains how she became interested in AI and sustainability, starting from her work on smart cities and digital technology in energy systems. She discusses how AI requires a lot of energy and resources, including electricity, water, and rare materials for hardware. They also talk about efforts to make AI more sustainable, including new rules in the European Union.
Friederike highlights that while AI can be useful, it is important to think about its hidden costs to the environment.
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Which researcher – dead or alive – do you find inspiring? Yolande Strengers
Favorite animal: Squirrel – because it makes people happy when they see it, and it is very adaptable
Favorite song and interpret/group: Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Favorite dish/meal: Tagliatelli with pears and plums from my favourite Italian restaurant