Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
-
EU AI Act
- Alternative
-
AI Ethics and Impact Assessment Framework for SMEs
- Dimension
- Environment
- Criteria
-
- Reduction of CO2 emissions
- Time Frame
- 0
- Score
-
- PositiveImpact
- By promoting ethical AI frameworks for SMEs, the proposed alternative can lead to a more responsible approach in AI development. This could reduce biases and harms associated with AI, resulting in a stronger public trust in technology. Moreover, increased awareness and compliance with environmental regulations could lead to proactive measures in reducing CO2 emissions, as responsible AI applications are more likely to incorporate sustainability considerations.
- NegativeImpact
- On the downside, the proposed framework might create excessive bureaucratic burdens for SMEs, potentially stifling innovation among smaller firms that lack the resources to fully comply. This could lead to slower AI development in Europe, making the region lag behind global competitors, which could indirectly hinder advancements in technologies critical for addressing climate change.
- Description
- The alternative, while aiming to foster ethical AI use among SMEs, has significant drawbacks. If the framework proves too complex or costly for SMEs to adopt effectively, it could result in less innovation and competitive capability compared to larger counterparts, thus limiting the potential for meaningful contributions to CO2 emissions reduction. Additionally, its focus on ethical aspects may overshadow the urgent need for direct interventions to combat climate change, causing a misalignment of priorities.