Computing for the Future of the Planet
Digital technology is an indispensable and crucial component of our lives, society, and the physical environment. A challenge is how to use the power of computing to deal with the problems facing the world. In his talk, Professor Andy Hopper will present a framework for the role of computing in dealing with sustainability of the planet. The framework has a number of goals: an optimal digital infrastructure; sensing and optimising the use of resources in the physical world; guaranteeing the performance of indispensable systems; and digital alternatives to physical activities.
| Computing for the Future of the Planet |
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