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Sustainable and Trustworthy AI Development for Environmental and Social Impact

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Imagine if AI didn't just solve problems but did so while using way less electricity and respecting everyone's privacy. This effort is like a high-tech training camp that connects the smartest professors with industry experts to build cleaner, fairer software. It's about making sure the digital brains of the future don't harm the planet or people.

By the numbers
36
partners
17
countries
7
AI use cases
The business problem

What needed solving

AI development often ignores the high computational energy costs and the ethical risks to individuals and society. Businesses lack a bridge between cutting-edge academic AI research and commercially viable, sustainable products.

The solution

What was built

The project is building a Network of Excellence and the first versions of algorithms and tools for sustainable and trustworthy AI, tested across 7 specific use cases.

Audience

Who needs this

Green-tech AI startupsEthical AI auditing firmsCorporate sustainability officersPublic sector AI implementers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Environmental Consulting
mid-size
Target: Climate risk assessment firm

If you are a climate risk assessment firm dealing with high energy costs for data processing — this project developed algorithms that reduce computational costs to help model the effects of policy decisions on society.

Public Policy Tech
enterprise
Target: GovTech software provider

If you are a GovTech software provider dealing with the need for ethical AI in government — this project developed tools for trustworthy AI that respect individual rights and contribute to a cohesive society.

Software Engineering
SME
Target: AI development studio

If you are an AI development studio dealing with a lack of specialized talent — this project developed a Sciencentrepreneurship track to empower talents at the interface of scientific innovation and business.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for using these AI tools?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost models for the resulting tools are mentioned, as the project focuses on research and talent development.

Can these AI solutions be scaled to an industrial level?

The project aims for deep integration between academia and industry, specifically targeting the deployment of technologies through 7 defined AI use cases.

How is the intellectual property and licensing handled?

Based on available project data, the project tracks success through the number of patents, but specific licensing terms are not provided.

How does this help with AI regulations?

The project focuses on trustworthy and responsible AI that respects individual rights, aligning with the need for ethical AI development.

When will the final tools be available for business use?

The project period runs from 2023-09-01 to 2027-08-31, suggesting that final results will be available by late 2027.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward research, with 20 universities and 9 research institutions. However, there is a significant industrial presence with 6 industry partners (17% ratio), indicating a strong push to move academic AI research into practical, commercial applications across 17 different countries.

How to reach the team

Contact Universita Degli Studi di Trento

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore partnership opportunities with the ELIAS network.