Boris Gamazachikov

Boris Gamazaychikov, Head of AI Sustainability at Salesforce, discusses the critical intersection of artificial intelligence and environmental responsibility. He highlights the varying energy impacts of AI models and the launch of the groundbreaking AI Energy Score for benchmarking. Boris explains how specific models can lead to massive efficiency gains, the necessity of aligning AI workloads with renewable energy, and the importance of transparency in AI development. He encourages embracing AI while advocating for smarter, sustainable strategies in the tech landscape.

In this deep dive, guests Hannah Smith, Director of Operations for the Green Web Foundation, and Boris Gamazachikov, Head of AI Sustainability at Salesforce, discuss the environmental impacts of AI, including energy consumption and water usage. Will Alpine, Co-founder of Enabled Emissions Campaign, advocates for aligning tech with climate science, while Mel Hogan, Associate Professor at Queen's University, critiques the socio-political implications of AI. Together, they explore pressing issues like the transparency of AI's energy usage and the necessity for urgent policy changes.