Laura Cozzi, Director for Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks at the IEA, discusses groundbreaking insights from the IEA's recent report on energy and AI. She highlights the rising electricity demand driven by AI, particularly from data centers, and the collaborative effort needed between tech and energy sectors. The conversation delves into the promising role of nuclear energy, especially small modular reactors, in meeting low-carbon goals. Cozzi emphasizes AI's potential to optimize energy practices and reduce emissions, while addressing the global digital divide in energy access.
