AI is shaping every part of our lives. Rather than something to fear, Krishnan Narayanan, Co-founder and President of Itihaasa Research and Digital, sees it as a partner — a co-creator that can help build real value.

He notes that while technology has not always had a significant environmental footprint, today’s AI systems are highly energy-intensive and increasingly impactful. At the same time, the intelligence driving these challenges could also help address them.

Tools such as digital twins (virtual models of physical phenomena such as factories, communities or even the human body) allow us to test, learn and plan before acting in the real world.

By focusing on how AI can support people rather than replace them, Narayanan explores how it could become a powerful tool for building a more sustainable future.