AI for Good: In Climate, Health and Investing

AI for Good: In Climate, Health and Investing

Author: Commonwealth Club of California July 18, 2026 Duration: 1:28:22
When should artificial intelligence supplant human intelligence? And when should human intelligence lead? For climate action, for impacts on health, for investing and portfolios, where can AI tools multiply productivity—and what situations cause a quality assurance minefield?  Learn from innovators around the world (from Europe to Oceania to the Americas) when and how AI tools bring new value, expand audiences—and where human intelligence and empathy is still required, and how we all can benefit. We will delve into how AI can improve the expansion and sustainability of food systems, which can also enhance climate justice, and access to nutrition for low-income communities. Wine Sponsor: Bonterra Organic Wines A Business & Leadership Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Organizer: Elizabeth Carney  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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