Part of the fall series with Data & Society
The New York Public Library and Data & Society present “Understanding AI,” a four-part live event series exploring the social implications of artificial intelligence and its impacts on democracy, the environment, and human labor. Featuring key figures in the AI ethics field, these events will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) in New York City as part of the library’s 7 Stories Up program, and will also be available to watch via livestream. This series of conversations will demystify the AI discourse and equip library patrons and the public with practical ways of understanding the current landscape. For full program information, visit the event website.
This event is the second session of the fall series with Data & Society.
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:30 pm ET
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Summary: The Environmental Costs of AI Are Surging – What Now?
A discussion of the environmental toll AI development is taking on local water supplies, energy systems, and communities around the world, featuring:
