Spillover Effect Details
- Policy
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EU AI Act
- Alternative
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AI Ethics and Impact Assessment Framework for SMEs
- Dimension
- Environment
- Criteria
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- Reduction of CO2 emissions
- Time Frame
- 5
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The framework could promote more ethical AI practices among SMEs, potentially leading to the development of AI solutions that prioritize sustainability and reduced CO2 emissions. As these smaller firms innovate responsibly, it could collectively enhance public trust in AI, attract more investments into green technologies, and stimulate economic growth that favors environmental policies, thus creating a sustainable ecosystem.
- NegativeImpact
- If the framework is poorly constructed or implemented, it could lead to minimal compliance among SMEs, resulting in a lack of real impact on ethical AI adoption. This could allow harmful AI practices to persist, negatively influencing both societal well-being and the environment, potentially exacerbating CO2 emissions rather than reducing them.
- Description
- The alternative framework for SMEs, despite good intentions, could struggle due to insufficient resources, lack of awareness, or complexity in adoption. These factors could hinder its effectiveness, ultimately leading to inadequate engagement with key stakeholders. Compared to other alternatives, such as the AI Accountability Training and Certification Program and AI-Enhanced Environmental Education Initiatives, this alternative scores lower due to its limited scope and potential for ineffective implementation.