Neeru Verma

Neeru Verma

Delivery Manager
Thoughtworks Pvt Ltd

Neeru is a seasoned Delivery Manager at Thoughtworks with nearly two decades of experience in the IT industry. Her expertise spans account management and project implementation across domains including healthcare, retail, insurance, and automobile. She excels in driving business development, strategic planning, program management, and operational excellence across globally distributed teams. Neeru actively mentors teams and contributes to Agile communities through talks and conferences. She is also a strong advocate for sustainability and environmentally responsible practices within the tech industry.

Session Title

The Algorithmic Shadow: Unmasking AI's Resource Drain’s Hidden Cost


Session Overview

The Algorithmic Shadow: Unmasking AI's Resource Drain" highlights the significant and often overlooked environmental costs associated with the widespread use of Artificial Intelligence.. Prepare to look behind the curtain of the AI revolution and discover its shocking hidden cost! Our session reveals the massive consumption of water, energy, and rare earth minerals and the alarming rise in CO2 and e-waste. The presentation warns of alarming future projections for 2030 and concludes with a powerful call to action, urging individuals, organisations, and governments to adopt sustainable and responsible AI practices. Join us to unmask AI’s resource drain and learn the immediate, tangible steps we must take to make AI sustainable.