Andrew Steer answers questions following his 2024 lecture:
0:07 Does AI's ability to organize, track, and analyze environmental data deal with the indispensable need for political will to address environmental problems?
0:55 If the job is going to fall to philanthropy, how should charities coordinate to reduce duplication and spur progress?
2:11 How fast can AI actually start to concretely fix climate change? Do we still have time to fix it?
4:49 What advice would you give to the upcoming generation about what they can get up and do about climate change?
6:14 Do you feel that a more cautious approach to AI still allows it to have a radical, positive effect on societal improvements, or is it worth loosing up?
7:18 Given that Jeff Bezos is your primary benefactor, is there any interrelationship between your Earth Fund and Amazon, the Washington Post, and other things Mr. Bezos might be in charge of or promote?
8:24 What might we say to someone who doesn't believe climate change is an issue and can AI help us address this?
10:21 Could you talk about the need for good stewardship and the role of community stakeholders in combating climate change?
12:25 What is the single greatest act we can do as individual citizens to save our environment?
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