talk - presentation - panel Green Clouds? Towards Sustainable Data Infrastructure, SPUI25 March 2024
In our rapidly digitizing world, the demand for data storage and processing has surged, leading to the proliferation of data centers and cloud computing infrastructure. However, this exponential growth comes with significant environmental costs, as data infrastructure consumes vast amounts of energy and contribute to carbon emissions. This roundtable addresses this pressing issue, delving into the critical intersection of technology and environmental sustainability from the civil society perspective.
About the speakers
Fieke Jansen is the co-founder of the Critical Infrastructure Lab and a post-doctoral Researcher at the University of Amsterdam. She also coordinates the Green Screen Climate Justice and Digital Rights Coalition.
Kristina Irion is Associate Professor at the Institute for Information Law (IViR) at the University of Amsterdam.
Becky Kazansky is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Political Science department at the University of Amsterdam.
Stefania Milan is Professor of Critical Data Studies at the University of Amsterdam’s Department of Media Studies and a Research Associate with the Chair in AI & Democracy at the Florence School of Transnational Governance of the European University Institute.
Max Schulze is the Founder of the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance (SDIA).
Pepijn de Reus is a master student Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the University of Amsterdam.
Date: 20 March 2024, 20:00
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