In this episode of ILLUMINATOR, we delve into the environmental and social impacts of Generative AI starting with the workforce of the future. Join co-hosts Josh and Joe as they explore how impact sourcing can help mitigate AI's looming energy crisis. Featuring a compelling interview with Rita Soni (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritansoni/), a principal analyst at Everest Group, we discover why tech companies are hiring and training people from disadvantaged communities and why this strategy will be crucial in the coming years as the demand for AI continues to grow.References* Everest Group sustainability portal (https://www.everestgrp.com/esg-and-sustainability)* Everest Group Clinton Global Initiative Pledge (https://everestgrp.com/clinton-global-initiative)* Everest Group Generative AI research portal (https://www.everestgrp.com/generative-ai)* Nature article referencing Sam Altman’s quote (https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00478-x)* Video: Sam Altman on AI at the World Economic Forum Summit 2024 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtXdhcvUD1s)* MIT on the Climate and Sustainability Implications of Generative AI (https://mit-genai.pubpub.org/pub/8ulgrckc/release/2)* Gartner Survey reveals that Gen AI is the most deployed AI solution (https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-05-07-gartner-survey-finds-generative-ai-is-now-the-most-frequently-deployed-ai-solution-in-organizations)