At Tech & AI LIVE New York, Joanna Newman, Tia Chang and Andrea Ruotolo discussed how technology is driving sustainability The Technology and Sustainability Panel at Tech & AI LIVE New York opened with an exploration of technology’s pivotal role in tackling climate change and advancing sustainability . Joanna Newman, former VP Technology for the Americas at Vodafone, highlighted how technology enables precise measurement and progress tracking. “What gets measured gets done,” she said, referencing the criticality of tools for performance improvements in emissions reduction. Tia Chang, Chief Product Officer at Nexus Digital Technology, noted the indispensability of AI in analysing the complexities of climate change. “The multivariate analysis required to address climate issues is impossible without technological innovation,” she explained. Andrea Ruotolo, Global Head of Customer Sustainability and Responsible AI at Rockwell Automation, underscored the importance of ensuring green AI. “If AI is powered by fossil fuels, we risk offsetting the very benefits it seeks to create,” she warned, calling for responsible implementation. Joanna Newman, former VP Technology for the Americas at Vodafone Innovations in action The panel highlighted practical examples of technology improving sustainability outcomes: Digital Twins : Andrea praised the role of digital twins in simulating […]