DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
“ ULTIMATELY , ORGANISATIONS WILL BE JUDGED
ON THEIR ETHICS . SO , ANY AI APPLICATIONS OR MODELS NEED TO BE DESIGNED , GUIDED , AND INTERPRETED FROM A HUMAN PERSPECTIVE TO
REMAIN IN CLOSE ALIGNMENT WITH ESG VALUES ”
LEVENT ERGIN GLOBAL CHIEF ESG
SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIST , INFORMATICA processes like blast furnaces and coke ovens .”
While much has been written on the growing environmental footprints from the rapid expansion of digital technologies like AI and IoT , Dr Bell highlights that this often overlooks the potential for decarbonisation and increased use of renewable energy sources as we move toward greater electrification . He suggests that while near-term adoption of AI may expand our environmental footprint , over time it has real potential to achieve Net Zero emissions , with major data centre players potentially locating facilities in areas with prevalent renewables .
“ The counterbalance to the footprint conundrum is the potential that these technologies could have in rapidly advancing solutions for organisations seeking to more immediately address social and environmental challenges – thus could be pivotal in redefining an organisation ’ s resource management
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