Roy Schwartz, a senior lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Jesse Dodge, a postdoctoral researcher at the Allen Institute for AI, discuss the urgent need for Green AI. They reveal the surprising environmental costs of AI research and advocate for more efficient, inclusive practices. The conversation highlights the disparities in research contributions and emphasizes the importance of transparency and sustainability. Innovative solutions like smaller, efficient models are explored, showcasing their potential to transform AI workflows and reduce carbon footprints.
