GAO suggests policy reform to mitigate generative AI’s human, environmental risks

Even the U.S. Government Says AI Requires Massive Amounts of Water

Generative AI is a power and water hungry beast. While its advocates swear it’ll change the world for the better, the tangible benefits today are less clear and the long term costs to both society and the environment may be enormous. Even the federal U.S. government knows this, according to a new report published Wednesday by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan watchdog group that answers to Congress.The GAO’s AI report’s g…

GAO suggests policy reform to mitigate generative AI’s human, environmental risks

While leaders in Washington have the option to maintain the status quo around artificial intelligence, the Government Accountability Office suggests that legislators and policymakers take action to address the negative effects AI has on the public and the environment.  In a report released Tuesday on generative AI’s human and environmental effects, the federal watchdog said that Congress, agencies and industry could encourage AI developers to us…

When planning a trip, Li instinctively opened an AI application to get recommendations. While the application quickly generated his usual suggestions, a new warning caught his attention: “This AI-generated response is reference only. Please check the information carefully.” The rapid advancement of generation AI and deep synthesis technologies in recent years has boosted economic expansion, diversified digital content and improved daily comfort.…

Civil rights and tech expert Koustubh Bagchi on ‘negative impact of AI’ on individuals

Editor’s note: This article is based on insights from a podcast series. The views expressed in the podcast reflect the speakers’ perspectives and do not necessarily represent those of this publication. Readers are encouraged to explore the full podcast for additional context. In a recent episode of “Regulating AI,” host Sanjay Puri spoke to Vice President of The Leadership Conference’s Center for Civil Rights and Technology Koustubh “K.J.” Bagch…