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Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

EP 257: GenAI - Turning trash into treasures?

Apr 24, 2024
James Daniell, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at Lanzatech, discusses the innovative use of generative AI in carbon recycling to combat climate change. He explains how Lanzatech engineers microbes with AI for efficient carbon conversion into sustainable products. The conversation unveils the creation of a specialized language model that boosts in-office productivity. Daniell emphasizes the importance of human oversight in AI applications while exploring the transformative potential of technology in solving environmental challenges.
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Quick takeaways

  • Generative AI aids in recycling carbon emissions to combat climate change by engineering microbes efficiently.
  • AI accelerates scientific progress by automating tasks, providing insights rapidly, and enhancing research and technology development.

Deep dives

Lands-Attack's Carbon Recycling Technology

Lands-Attack focuses on developing technology to combat climate change by recycling carbon emissions. They aim to keep fossil carbon in the ground by capturing and repurposing it into building block chemicals using hungry microbes. Products such as perfume from Gucci and athletic wear from Adidas are already being made using recycled carbon, showcasing the viability of this innovative approach.

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