When Lakes Turn Toxic: Tech Behind Algae Forecasting
What if we could detect environmental risks before they became a crisis? In this episode, host Sebastian Streiffert speaks with Yair Regev, CTO of BlueGreen Water Technologies, about how AI is helping scientists and local governments detect and manage harmful algal blooms before they spiral out of control.
What are harmful algal blooms (HABs), and why do they cost the global economy over $270 billion each year? How is AI used in water management, and what role does it play in forecasting and preventing environmental crises?
In this episode, we speak with Yair Regev, CTO of BlueGreen Water Technologies, about using AI to protect our most valuable natural resource. With 28 years of experience in AI/ML, software development, and leadership roles across telecom, cybersecurity, and SaaS, Yair now applies his expertise to build solutions for safer and more sustainable water ecosystems.
Find out how AI is helping detect and respond to waterborne threats. And hear what it really takes to build green tech that works.
About the Speaker:
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Yair Regev
Yair Regev, CTO at BlueGreen, brings 28+ years of experience in AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data platforms. At BlueGreen Water Technologies, he leads the tech efforts behind detecting and treating harmful algal blooms using satellite imagery, in-water sensors, and predictive models. Previously, he held leadership roles at Cisco, Allot, Brandtotal, and Forward AI.
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Why listen?
- Understand the risks HABs pose to public health, food systems, and ecosystems
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Discover how AI in water resource management helps detect toxic algal blooms at scale
- See why traditional water monitoring methods often fall short and what alternatives are emerging
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Learn how spectral imaging and ML models are used in real-time water forecasting
- Gain insights on how BlueGreen uses Green AI to enable more accurate and responsive treatments
- Get a seasoned tech leader’s take on where AI for the environment is headed next
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