Mieke de Ketelaere, an expert in sustainable AI, discusses the current trajectory of AI deployment, highlighting concerns about its impact on the digital divide, societal relationships, and environmental sustainability. She argues that AI, while a powerful tool, is often deployed without adequate societal preparation or understanding of its limitations and potential biases. This lack of transparency and rapid deployment can exacerbate the digital divide and create unrealistic human-like relationships with AI tools, which can be harmful. De Ketelaere emphasizes the need for a shift in focus from profit-driven AI development to one that prioritizes societal and environmental impacts. She advocates for transparency in AI's energy consumption and the use of sustainable practices in AI development. She also suggests exploring alternative forms of intelligence found in nature, which could offer more sustainable and diverse approaches to problem-solving. The conversation concludes with a call to reframe AI development priorities, ensuring that AI serves as a beneficial tool for society and the planet.