The Race for Creating Efficient AI Models while Lowering Carbon Footprint

ABOUT THE EPISODE Wharton professor Stefano Puntoni joins Dan Loney to discuss how AI platforms balance free and paid models, the role of enterprise vs. consumer markets, and the push toward advertising through sponsored bots. He also explores Google’s findings on Gemini’s shrinking carbon footprint and the race to build not just bigger, but more efficient AI systems. The conversation highlights how monetization, trust, and sustainability are shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

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