This is a
Breakout Session
Location
Breakout Room 1 (side wing)
Timing
Sustainability & Ethics in Gen AI
Generative AI is fundamentally reshaping the way we work. New forms of creation and collaboration are emerging, and what once seemed utopian now feels within reach. Yet, as future designer Monika Bielskyte noted: “Every historic Utopia was someone’s Dystopia.”
The real cost of ChatGPT isn’t $2 – it’s borne by many, now and in the future. CO₂ emissions, excessive water use, ethical concerns, bias, privacy risks, and copyright issues are all part of the picture. And what do we truly get in return?
While generative AI can deliver value, outputs are often mediocre, raising not only sustainability concerns but also real business risks.
The key questions are:
- Is my use case truly an AI use case?
- Does the output justify the cost?
- And how can we use generative AI responsibly?
In this breakout session, you’ll explore both the potential downsides and positive outcomes of generative AI.
The practical focus will be on applying the Responsible AI Canvas, a framework designed to assess AI use cases by identifying risks, weighing them against expected benefits, and providing a clear basis for decision-making.
Responsible AI is not about rejecting it in general – it is a decision we make every time we use or not use it.
