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Tristan Sternson, Global Co-lead, NEXT
Howie Lau, Managing Partner, Corporate Development and Partnership, NCS
Episode Description
In this episode of "Make Tomorrow", Howie Lau, Managing Partner for Corporate Development and Partnerships at NCS, discusses the relationship between technology and sustainability. While he acknowledges the potential negative impact of current Generative AI on the environment, he also believes that it can be utilized to create a better future for generations to come.
Lau points out various ways that Generative AI can be used to reduce our environmental impact, including optimizing processes, reducing waste, and creating new sustainable products and services. He also emphasizes the importance of collaboration and experimentation in finding solutions to our current challenges, such as the green technologies being implemented in Singapore.
According to Lau, organizations have a responsibility to promote sustainability to present and future generations. This can be achieved by adopting sustainable practices within their own operations, assisting customers to implement sustainable solutions, and investing in research and development of sustainable technology.
Lau also discusses the issue of measurement and how the benchmarks for success keep changing.