Over the past two years, higher education — like much of broader society in North America — has been captivated by AI and its potential to transform and improve outcomes. Many vendors developing AI products or integrating AI features into their offerings have committed to ethical principles or guidelines to steer their development. Although these ethical commitments are important, most fail to address the environmental impact of AI.
This webinar explores why environmental considerations are often overlooked, how some organizations are working to mitigate the effects, and what higher education institutions can do to adopt AI responsibly.
Key takeaways
- Balancing innovation with responsibility: Explore how higher education can adopt AI responsibly, ensuring alignment with ethical principles and sustainability goals.
- Environmental impact of AI: Understand the often-overlooked environmental effects of AI, including energy consumption and emissions, and their implications for institutions.
- Mitigation strategies: Learn how organizations and vendors are addressing environmental challenges through energy-efficient practices and sustainable AI design.
- Principled decision-making: Gain practical guidance on making informed choices about AI integration that balance innovation with ethical and environmental considerations.
