Correction: At 31:04, Prof. Jie Ren says "long-term economic impact"; the correct phrase is "long-term environmental impact."

As part of our NYC Climate Week special series, AI & the Environment, Prof. Jie Ren continues the conversation by exploring the environmental impact of AI from an economic perspective with Dr. Marc Conte, Professor of Economics at Fordham University. Together, they discuss the concept of externalities and how it applies to AI and the environmental costs associated with data centers and AI infrastructure. They also examine the role of carbon pricing and energy availability in shaping the future of AI development, offering practical insights on how we can balance technological innovation with environmental sustainability.

Host and Executive Producer: Jie Ren Producer: Olakunle Davies Additional Production: Victoria Ilano, Jeffrey Haynes Cover Art: Paola Curcio-Kleinman Artwork: "Emotion and Logic" by Jie Ren Marketing: Paola Curcio-Kleinman Music: ”The Epic Hero” by Keys of Moon

In this NYC Climate Week special series of When Tech Meets Ed with Prof. Jie Ren, Prof. Jie Ren speaks with Dr. Adam Orford, a Fordham University law professor and expert in environmental law, about the environmental challenges of AI. They discuss how laws and regulations shape technological innovation, the environmental impact of AI infrastructure such as data centers, and how policymakers can balance AI development with environmental sustainability.

Host and Executive Producer: Jie Ren Producer: Olakunle Davies Additional Production: Victoria Ilano, Jeffrey Haynes Cover Art: Paola Curcio-Kleinman Artwork: "Emotion and Logic" by Jie Ren Marketing: Paola Curcio-Kleinman Music: ”The Epic Hero” by Keys of Moon

In this NYC Fashion Week special episode of When Tech Meets Ed with Prof. Jie Ren, Prof. Jie Ren speaks with Yiran (Joy) Guo, a fashion model and Yale computer science graduate, about fashion modeling in the age of AI. They discuss Joy's journey into modeling, her experiences at NYC Fashion Week, the rise of AI-generated models and digital avatars, and how AI is reshaping opportunities for models, designers, and the broader fashion industry. The conversation also explores the future of modeling and the importance of thinking outside the box when pursuing new opportunities.

Host and Executive Producer: Jie Ren Producer: Olakunle Davies Additional Production: Victoria Ilano, Jeffrey Haynes Cover Art: Paola Curcio-Kleinman Artwork: "Emotion and Logic" by Jie Ren Marketing: Paola Curcio-Kleinman Music: ”The Epic Hero” by Keys of Moon