Data Centers and Water in the US: a Complex Story with Dr Mohammad Islam and Shaolei Re

Presenters Dr. Shaolei Ren D’ Mohammad Islam Gaël Duez Source Green IO podcast Data Centers & Our Water: Are They Really Taking Our Faucets? 💧👨‍💻🌐 The tech world is obsessed with energy consumption – and rightly so. But there’s another, often overlooked, resource that powers our digital lives: water. And the growing footprint of data centers is putting a serious strain on local resources. This post dives into a fascinating discussion from the Green IO podcast, unpacking the complexities of data center water usage and separating fact from fiction. Let’s get into it! 🚀 ...

October 8, 2025 · 4 min

Why we hate recycling with Elaine Brown and Ross Cockburn

Presenters Elaine Brown Ross Cockburn Gaël Duez Source Green IO podcast ♻️ From Waste to Wonder: Building a Circular Future for IT 🌐 We live in a world obsessed with the latest gadgets. But what happens to all those old laptops, phones, and tablets when they’re replaced? Too often, they end up as e-waste, contributing to environmental damage and social inequality. But there’s a growing movement to change that, and it’s incredibly exciting! Let’s dive into how we can transform the way we think about and manage IT equipment, moving from a linear “take-make-dispose” model to a circular economy where technology serves people and the planet. 🚀 ...

September 18, 2025 · 4 min

AI & Energy Efficiency: just follow the money? with Anne Currie

Presenters Anne Currie Gaël Duez Source Green IO podcast 🤖💡 Can AI Save the Planet? A Deep Dive into Sustainable Tech 🌐 The buzz around Artificial Intelligence is undeniable. But what about its impact? This segment from the Green IO podcast pulls back the curtain on a growing concern: the environmental footprint of AI and what we can do about it. It’s not just about making AI smarter – it’s about making it sustainable. ...

September 9, 2025 · 3 min

AI and efficiency why was Deep Seek a defining moment with Anne Currie

Presenters Anne Currie Gaël Duez Source Green IO podcast The AI Revolution Isn’t Just About Bigger Models - It’s About Smarter Ones 🚀💡 For years, the AI world has been obsessed with scaling. Bigger models, more data, more compute – the assumption was simple: more equals better. But what if there was another way? What if we could achieve comparable (or even superior) AI performance without breaking the planet’s energy budget? Enter DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model that’s quietly shaking up the landscape and sparking a vital conversation about the future of AI development. ...

September 2, 2025 · 4 min