Sustainability Magazine April 2024 | Page 118

TECH & AI
that highlights this challenge is the launch of ChatGPT , which had many organisations wondering how they could leverage the model to simplify business . In this process , the concerns around innovation came from employees who felt the unease from the inclusion of AI .
“ We are leveraging AI combined with robust ethical and privacy guardrails to help automate steps in the ISSB and CSRD compliance processes ,” says Sawchuk . “ For most clients , the initial focus is on leveraging AI combined with data fully in the public domain .
It seems that , while integrating AI brings myriad benefits , uncertainty can be felt among human resources teams . At this point , sustainability encompasses the social implications , which is a growing trend in the AI conversation .
“ Like many other technologies , AI can be a tool and an enabler of more efficient and sustainable operations ,” Sawchuk explains . “ And like other technologies , if AI isn ’ t combined with the appropriate governance , people , and process , there could be downside risks or unintended consequences .”
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