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Future of Sustainability in Tech [Newsletter #31]

AI and Sustainability Shaping Hybrid Work Design

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AI and the Future of Work
January 14, 2025

Hello, AI enthusiasts, technologists, and professionals shaping the future of work! Welcome to the weekly newsletter for the AI and The Future of Work podcast! 

We start off 2025 riding an AI boom that is just beginning. AI holds plenty of promise but also concerns. 

As we read more and more news, the discussion around AI’s environmental impact has become a mainstay, and we'll dive deeper into this in today's issue. 

After all, our growing community of readers wants to stay informed about the latest developments.

That's why we aim to be your go-to source for actionable insights, thought-provoking conversations, and real-world examples of AI's impact across industries.

Let's dive into this week's highlights! 🚀

🎙️ New Podcast Episode with Prakash Arunkundrum, COO at Logitech

The IT industry isn’t the first to come to mind when discussing sustainability. Yet, it contributes 4% the world’s carbon footprint, from sources such as data centers, enterprise applications, and devices. 

So, how can one of the key players in the industry be a part of change?

Prakash Arunkundrum, COO of Logitech for Business, believes we can increase AI's computing power and make it more energy efficient. In this episode of AI and the Future of Work, Prakash tells how Logitech aims to design for sustainability:

  • As the input layer between people and the digital world, Logitech bridges the gap between keyboards, microphones, cameras, and AI models.

  • The company is committed to creating more efficient AI systems that prioritize sustainability, reducing environmental impact.

  • Advocating for responsible AI development, Logitech emphasizes fairness, transparency, and accountability, unlocking AI's potential to automate repetitive tasks and empower human creativity.

  • A global culture of innovation, diversity, and seamless user experiences defines Logitech's approach.

As the one responsible for driving and executing Logitech's sustainability initiatives, Prakash has become a pragmatic strategist who values data, empathy, and people-first results. 

🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear Prakash's goals of making AI more efficient and sustainable. 

📖 AI Fun Fact Article

Garrett Devink writes in The Washington Post that the AI boom may unleash a global surge in electronic waste: the equivalent of 13 billion iPhones annually by 2030.

Companies race to upgrade data centers to power generative AI projects. To do so, they replace old chips faster than ever before.

Electronic trash will increase by between 3 and 12%, making carbon-negative goals even harder. 

Our PeopleReign CEO, Dan Turchin, believes this is yet another reminder of how much more efficient human brains are than digital brains and that we will soon calculate AI's environmental impact, making it a crucial aspect of AI regulation and grading. 

What are your thoughts on how we could tackle this ecological challenge? We’d love to hear from you!

✍️ Just hit reply to this email—we read every response and truly value your insights.

Listener Spotlight

Tina, a tax advisor in Sebastopol, CA, listens while sipping her evening Pinot. 

Tina's favorite episode is the one with Naomi Ionita and Derek Xiao from Menlo Ventures (one of Silicon Valley's most successful and storied venture capital funds). So far, the company has made some big investments, such as Anthropic and Chime. What will be the big move? We’re glad you enjoyed that one, Tina! 

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📚 Worth a Read

Logitech-owned Streamlabs wants to make gaming much easier, at least the streaming part. After all, nobody likes a dead-silent chat. It makes you feel either really bad at gaming or extremely good. 

So, Streamlabs has created an AI assistant for streaming and gaming. In short, it will act as another host and answer your questions, ranging from troubleshooting to “where is everybody?” 

It won’t stop there. The AI-driven assistant can help gamers in many ways, even responding to user requests. 

If you want to learn more about this assistant, you can read this article. 

We’d love to hear your thoughts—send us your comments!

Start 2025 by Taking Action

As the celebrations wind down, it's time to get back to business. 

Many people talk about their goals and accomplishments, including exercise, travel, family time, and professional and personal growth. These are all great!

We believe in taking action. No matter how small or big your goals are, they start becoming real the moment you take the first step. 

After all, motivation follows action. 

Thank you for being a part of our growing AI and The Future Of Work community. Whether you're reading, listening, or sharing your insights, you're helping shape the future of work alongside us.

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