Meta Podcast Explores Open Hardware’s Environmental Impact
Most people have heard of open-source software, but open hardware is a lesser-known concept with significant environmental potential. The latest episode of the Meta Tech Podcast dives into this topic, focusing on the company’s announcements from the 2025 Open Compute Project (OCP) Summit.
Host Pascal Hartig sits down with Dharmesh and Lisa to discuss open hardware, including a new open methodology that leverages AI to better estimate Scope 3 emissions from IT hardware. The conversation covers the history of OCP, which has grown to include more than 400 contributing companies, and how AI is helping Meta pursue its goal of net zero emissions by 2030.
Notably, the episode also highlights how AI is being used to develop new concrete mixes for data center construction, which could lower the carbon footprint of building these facilities. The discussion ties together the broader theme of how open collaboration and advanced technology can work together to reduce environmental impact.
The episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Pocket Casts, as well as wherever else you get your podcasts.
