PKP ~ Food For Thought: AI, Energy, and Policy

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  • Add to Calendar 2025-11-19 17:00:00 2025-11-19 18:30:00 PKP ~ Food For Thought: AI, Energy, and Policy 05:00 pm 06:30 pm America/Los_Angeles public
November 19, 2025 - November 19, 2025
5pm
Harman Academy for Polymathic Study, DML 241

RSVP Required

As artificial intelligence and machine learning become deeply woven into the fabric of modern life, their impact on energy systems, sustainability, and society grows ever more profound. This panel explores the technological, ethical, and policy challenges of developing AI that is not only powerful and scalable, but also energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible. For this special PKP Food For Thought event, we bring together three distinguished experts in AI, energy, and public policy who will discuss how to advance AI research while aligning innovation with sustainability goals, responsible governance, and the public good. Join us for a forward-looking conversation on shaping an AI-driven future that balances progress with planetary well-being.

  • Photo of Genevieve Giuliano

    Genevieve Giuliano

    Distinguished Professor; Margaret and John Ferraro Chair in Effective Local Government
  • Photo of Murali Annavaram

    Murali Annavaram

    Lloyd F. Hunt Chair of Electrical Power Engineering and Professor of Electrical and Computing Engineering and Computer Science
  • Photo of Shaama Mallikarjun Sharada

    Shaama Mallikarjun Sharada

    Chester Dolley Early Career Chair and Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Chemistry

This program is open to all eligible individuals. The USC Libraries operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.