

AI, Energy and Climate: Cynthia Rosenzweig and Kevin Karl: AI, the Food System and Climate Change
Mar 27, 2025
Cynthia Rosenzweig, a Senior Research Scientist at NASA and a 2022 World Food Prize winner, joins Kevin Karl, a Research Associate at Columbia University focused on climate systems. They discuss the food system's hefty contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and the potential role of AI in transforming agriculture. They highlight the importance of critical thinking when implementing AI tools and explore innovative concepts like digital twins in farming. The conversation also touches on how literature can provide insights into food supply issues and the impacts of climate change.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
AI and the Climate Impact of Food Systems
02:02 • 21min
The Importance of Critical Thinking in the Age of AI Tools
23:25 • 2min
Digital Twins in Agriculture
25:28 • 5min
The Human-AI Dynamic and the Impact of Literature on Growth
30:53 • 2min
Literary Reflections on Agriculture and Climate Change
32:40 • 6min