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
- Social
- Criteria
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- Protec youth from social media damage
- Time Frame
- 15
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The proposed framework for SMEs could significantly enhance ethical AI development, boosting public confidence and trust in technology, which in turn fosters a more innovative ecosystem. This could cultivate a responsible digital culture that protects youth from harm while promoting ethical considerations around AI usage, ultimately equipping future generations with improved societal standards.
- NegativeImpact
- If the framework is poorly implemented or not widely adopted among SMEs, it could lead to a fragmented AI landscape where ethical considerations are inconsistent at best. This inconsistency might exacerbate risks derived from AI technology, including biased decision-making, hence potentially aggravating the social harms it aims to mitigate. Additionally, focus on compliance could stifle creativity and innovation among smaller enterprises who may perceive the framework as a bureaucratic burden.
- Description
- While the alternative framework focuses on necessary ethical considerations to align with the EU AI Act, it presents risks of ineffective implementation that could hinder its overall objective of enhancing public trust and safety. It may create an environment where compliance is prioritized over innovation, hence leading to stagnation. Compared to more holistic alternatives like the AI Accountability Training and Certification Program, which addresses competencies across the board, or AI-Enhanced Environmental Education Initiatives that target future sustainability, this alternative is more limited in scope and innovativeness, but still shows potential for fostering responsible AI development.