As AI models grow in complexity, so does the demand for the energy that powers them, creating a critical tension between technological progress and sustainability. In this episode, Lucia Tian, Google’s Head of Clean Energy & Decarbonization Technologies, helps us navigate the race to secure carbon-free power for the future. We explore how Google is tackling this challenge through innovative partnerships—from advanced geothermal to nuclear energy—while using AI itself to optimize the grid. Lucia offers a perspective on how these energy breakthroughs can accelerate a net-zero future while keeping the lights on for the next generation of intelligence.
