Hussein Shel

At the Distributech conference in Orlando, the podcast explores the impact of AI on the energy industry. Discussions include the need for more power for AI applications, AI tools for grid management, and breakthroughs in nuclear power with AI. Industry leaders like Hussein Shel and Zack Kass discuss opportunities and challenges of AI, and the potential for energy abundance with advanced AI systems.

Hussein Shel, Chief Technologist and Head of Upstream Digital Transformation at Amazon Web Services, dives into the role of AI in promoting sustainability. He discusses how AWS is leveraging AI and machine learning to optimize energy usage and integrate renewables into the grid. Hussein highlights the balance between generative AI's energy demands and the innovations aimed at enhancing efficiency. He also addresses the importance of responsible AI practices in tackling sustainability challenges and minimizing carbon footprints.