Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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EU AI Act
- Alternative
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AI Accountability Training and Certification Program
- Dimension
- Social
- Criteria
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- Protec youth from social media damage
- Time Frame
- 15
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The AI Accountability Training and Certification Program could lead to improved compliance with the EU AI Act, fostering a culture of accountability among AI developers and users. Enhanced understanding of AI regulations could mitigate harm from AI misuse, thus protecting youth from negative outcomes associated with AI technologies, such as pervasive surveillance or biased content filtering. This investment in training would empower future generations with knowledge, leading to a more responsible AI ecosystem and a workforce better equipped to navigate these technologies responsibly.
- NegativeImpact
- However, the focus on training and certification could inadvertently divert attention from the immediate need for robust regulatory measures and enforcement. If the program becomes overly bureaucratic or complicated, it could lead to compliance fatigue among smaller entities and end users, creating an environment where AI technologies continue to operate with flaws. Additionally, the allocation of resources towards training might neglect the pressing need for direct interventions addressing social media's impact on youth, such as combating disinformation or harmful content directly.
- Description
- While the AI Accountability Training and Certification Program presents a structured approach towards compliance, it falls short in creating tangible assets for future generations. The heavy focus on training without immediate regulatory reinforcement may result in missed opportunities to protect young individuals from social media harms. By implementing this alternative over others, particularly those that rapidly address ethical concerns or engage youth directly regarding environmental impacts, there may be a deterioration of standards that ultimately hampers the desired outcomes of the EU AI Act. Thus, we score it low in overall impact.