Are you using Artificial Intelligence in your life and Ministry?
Exploring Digital Lunchtime Learning from the Methodist Church in Britain is back with a series exploring AI—how it's shaping our world, our theology, and the way we do church.
12noon - 1pm. Bring you lunch, your questions and join in the conversation.
27 August: AI and the environmental impact, led by Izzy Soloman, University of Edinburgh.
Artificial Intelligence might feel invisible, but it has a real environmental footprint. In the UK, the growing demand for AI data centres is putting significant pressure on local resources—especially water and energy. Anglian Water recently admitted it doesn’t have enough water to cool a proposed new tech park in Lincolnshire, highlighting the hidden cost of powering AI.
Globally, the impact is even greater. Many minerals used in AI infrastructure are mined in the Global South, often under exploitative conditions that damage communities and ecosystems. Meanwhile, the energy demands of AI make it harder for countries like the UK to meet net zero targets.
As we embrace powerful new technologies, we must ask: who pays the price, and can we afford it?
Whether you’re experimenting with ChatGPT or just curious about AI, come and join us for our AI Series.
