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SeaGL 2026 to host talk on AI's societal and environmental costs

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Adrian Cochrane-Watson is scheduled to present a talk titled "Alternate Technological Futures; What We Sacrifice at the Altar of AI" at SeaGL 2026. The presentation will take place on October 23rd and will explore the role of environmentally-minded technologists and the broader implications of AI development. AI

IMPACT Explores the potential sacrifices and environmental considerations associated with AI development.

RANK_REASON The item discusses an upcoming talk about the societal and environmental implications of AI, which falls under commentary.

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SeaGL 2026 to host talk on AI's societal and environmental costs

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · SeaGL ·

    🎤 Upcoming at SeaGL 2026: 📍 05:00 PM on October 23 🗣️ "Alternate Technological Futures; What We Sacrifice at the Altar of AI" 👥 Speaker(s): Adrian Cochrane 📍 Ro

    🎤 Upcoming at SeaGL 2026: 📍 05:00 PM on October 23 🗣️ "Alternate Technological Futures; What We Sacrifice at the Altar of AI" 👥 Speaker(s): Adrian Cochrane 📍 Room: Room 340 🏷️ Track: Community and Culture 📝 This talk will discuss the importance of environmentally-minded technolog…

    LINKS pretalx.seagl.org/…/S3AADB

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