Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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EU AI Act
- Alternative
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AI Accountability Training and Certification Program
- Dimension
- Environment
- Criteria
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- Reduction of CO2 emissions
- Time Frame
- 30
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The AI Accountability Training and Certification Program can lead to a stronger compliance culture within the AI sector, ultimately contributing to more responsible AI applications that minimize harmful environmental impacts. As AI systems become more ethical and transparent, they are likely to contribute positively towards the reduction of CO2 emissions, especially if they are effectively deployed in sectors where these emissions can be monitored and reduced.
- NegativeImpact
- However, if the program fails to effectively address the complexities and ambiguities within the AI Act, it may create a false sense of security. This could result in unchecked AI deployment in environmental decision-making without the necessary ethical frameworks to assess or mitigate CO2 emissions, causing detrimental effects for future generations through policies that inadequately address climate change.
- Description
- The proposed AI Accountability Training and Certification Program (AATCP) has several weaknesses that could undermine its effectiveness. Firstly, the reliance on training alone may not be sufficient to address the underlying systemic issues within the AI regulatory landscape. Without robust enforcement mechanisms, even well-trained stakeholders may still engage in non-compliance behaviors. Secondly, the initiative could inadvertently favor larger companies that can afford to send more staff through the training, leaving smaller entities and startups at a disadvantage, potentially exacerbating disparities in AI application and environmental protection efforts. Lastly, if the training does not evolve with emerging AI technologies, it risks becoming obsolete, limiting its long-term utility. These shortcomings indicate a net negative effect on future generations compared to alternatives that focus on more proactive and integrative measures for environmental education and ethical frameworks in AI development.