Europe’s AI Revolution and Climate Solutions in Artificial Intelligence: Thaima Samman, President of the European Network for Women in Leadership, and Dr. Sasha Luccioni, AI and Climate Lead at Hugging Face, at the No AI Without Women Conference

Episode 41,   Dec 27, 2024, 08:01 PM

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Join host Tammy Haddad at the Élysée Palace in Paris for a deep dive into Europe’s AI revolution and the push for climate-friendly tech—a preview of discussions to be held during February’s AI Action Summit. Thaima Samman, president of the European Network for Women in Leadership (WIL Europe) and a partner at SAMMAN Law and Corporate Affairs, explains how Europe’s cutting-edge AI rules could reshape global innovation and stresses the need for investment in fundamental research. Dr. Sasha Luccioni, AI and climate lead at Hugging Face and a 2024 Time100 Most Influential People in AI honoree, explores the environmental risks associated with AI, as well as the ways AI can be designed and utilized to advance climate action and foster long-term sustainability. This no-holds-barred conversation highlights female talent in artificial intelligence and uncovers why “smart, flexible” regulations and inclusive education are key to a future where AI benefits everyone—without breaking the planet.

In this special episode recorded at the Élysée Palace in Paris, host Tammy Haddad speaks with two female forces at the forefront of AI and sustainability. Thaima Samman, president of the European Network for Women in Leadership and a partner at SAMMAN Law and Corporate Affairs, offers an inside look at Europe’s bold attempt to regulate AI while still stoking innovation—and shows why empowering women in tech is non-negotiable for true progress. Dr. Sasha Luccioni, AI and climate lead at Hugging Face and a Time100 AI honoree, discusses the environmental challenges linked to AI, along with strategies for developing and deploying AI solutions to spur climate action and encourage long-term sustainability. The conversation is a preview of February’s AI Action Summit, which will bring together business leaders, policymakers, researchers, and experts to explore the future of AI—focusing especially on how to incorporate inclusivity, ethics, and sustainability into its development.
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