Sasha Luccioni

Sasha Luccioni is a renowned figure in the intersection of artificial intelligence, climate change, and sustainability, with a rich history of accomplishments in academia, industry, and advocacy. She currently serves as the AI & Climate Lead at Hugging Face, where she leads projects focused on reducing the environmental impact of AI systems. One of her key contributions includes the development of tools that quantify the carbon footprint of AI models, raising awareness about the hidden environmental costs of large-scale AI technology. Named in the 2024 TIME100AI list, Sasha is a prominent voice advocating for responsible AI practices in the face of climate change.

Her academic career is equally impressive. As an Adjunct Professor at McGill University, Sasha shares her expertise in AI and sustainability with the next generation of innovators. She has also held prestigious roles such as Research Scientist at Mila – Quebec AI Institute, where she led projects like “This Climate Does Not Exist,” and she was a member of the OECD.AI Expert Group, contributing her knowledge on the environmental costs of computation. In addition, her extensive research on the carbon emissions of AI models like BLOOM has been widely recognised, further cementing her position as a leader in sustainable AI development.

Sasha’s influence extends beyond research and academia. In 2023, she was named one of MIT Tech Review’s 25 Innovators Under 35, and La Presse awarded her Influencer of the Year. Her TED talk, “AI is Dangerous, But Not for the Reasons You Think,” has been viewed over 1 million times, demonstrating her ability to engage and inspire audiences on critical issues. In 2023, she also organised the Tackling Climate Change with Machine Learning workshop in Rwanda, showcasing her commitment to global collaboration and solutions for AI’s role in climate action.

Through keynote speeches and public engagements, Sasha Luccioni continues to inspire change. In 2024, she delivered a keynote address at the Canadian Entomological Society, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of her work. Her diverse experiences, from working as an AI researcher at Morgan Stanley to her role as a computational social scientist at the UN Global Pulse, equip her with unique insights into AI’s role in shaping a sustainable future. Available for speaking engagements, Sasha brings a wealth of knowledge and a clear vision for how AI can be leveraged to address the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.