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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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