The upcoming AI Summit will center on the impact of artificial intelligence on the environment and employment, with discussions on potentially ranking the most eco-friendly AI companies.
One of the proposals under consideration is evaluating AI companies based on their environmental impact, alongside other factors such as their influence on the job market and ensuring global access to technology. There is a possibility of establishing global AI governance to oversee these efforts.
France will host the summit on February 10th-11th, with participation from world leaders, technology experts, and officials. The agenda will also include discussions on measuring AI’s environmental impact.
Transparency and accountability are emphasized, with potential rankings or leaderboards to highlight companies’ environmental practices. Companies like Google and Microsoft have raised concerns about AI’s carbon footprint, impacting their sustainability goals.
This summit follows the UK’s AI Safety Summit, where major tech companies and governments agreed to test powerful AI models amid recognition of AI’s risks. The global conversation around AI has shifted from existential threats to practical implementations.
The French summit, known as the “AI Action Summit,” will address five key areas: public AI deployment, workforce adaptation to AI, establishing trust, copyright concerns in AI, and global AI governance.
Source: www.theguardian.com
