Generative AI, the Environment, and your Brain
Date and Time
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
9:00 to 10:00 am
Location
This is an online and in-person event.
In-Person Information
Contact
James Town
townj@scc.losrios.edu
(916) 558-2609
Generative AI is all the rage, but let's pause to consider the personal and global implications. In this session we will start by looking at available data on electricity and water usage. Then move onto how the use of genAI affects our brains. Finally, we'll practice using the Amish method for adopting new technologies and try to find a happy medium between the Reckless adopter and the Luddite.
Audience
- Classified professionals
- Adjunct faculty
- Full-time faculty
- Managers
- Student Employees
Presenter
Jim Town is a Professor in the CIS department and the Makerspace as well as being the CIS Tutoring Lab Coordinator. His major emphasis in grad school was in Computational Perception and Robotics with a minor emphasis in AI.
Flex Credit
Flex credit is available for this event.
After the event: Professional Learning Evaluation Form
ADA Accessibility
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