New Zealand aims to adopt AI in public sector, faces environmental, social, and governance risks.
New Zealand's government is promoting the adoption of generative AI in the public sector, yet the environmental, social, and governance risks associated with this technology are largely unexplored. The energy-intensive nature of AI is expected to significantly increase the country's carbon footprint by 2026. Concerns include job displacement, data privacy, and reliance on foreign data centers, which raises ethical issues. Proposed solutions include "digital sobriety" and sustainability integration in AI usage.
October 21, 2024
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