Shaolei Ren

Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Riverside. His research focuses on the environmental impact of AI.

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Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 20min

Campus: Pros and cons of AI in higher education

Joining the discussion are Shaolei Ren, an expert in AI's environmental impacts at UC Riverside; José Bowen, co-author of a practical guide on teaching with AI; and Shushma Patel, pro vice-chancellor for AI at De Montfort University. They explore the environmental costs of AI, including its significant water footprint, and argue for a balanced approach to its integration in higher education. The conversation covers strategies for sustainable AI implementation, the need for AI literacy among educators, and the transformative potential of AI for personalized learning experiences.