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
- 30
- Score
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- PositiveImpact
- The comprehensive framework for SMEs could lead to enhanced ethical standards in AI development which, in turn, would produce safer products. This would foster a culture of responsibility among AI developers that could protect youth from harmful content and interactions online, indirectly contributing to healthier social media environments as these ethical guidelines would promote data privacy and combat discrimination in AI systems targeting youth.
- NegativeImpact
- If not implemented effectively, the framework may instead become a regulatory burden on SMEs, leading to reduced innovation and competitiveness in the EU. This could detract from potential advancements in AI tools aimed at protecting youth and could inadvertently perpetuate harmful practices, particularly if inadequate training and resources are provided.
- Description
- The proposed framework for SMEs represents an important step toward ethical AI development but fails to address the broader systemic issues associated with social media and technology that could harm youth. While it aims to equip SMEs with the guidance they need, the effectiveness of the initiative depends heavily on robust implementation and ongoing support. Compared to other alternatives, it emphasizes ethical responsibility but may lack direct interventions that address immediate risks posed by technology.