Artificial intelligence (AI) presents tremendous opportunities to enhance SEI’s mission. At the same time, it introduces significant and novel risks to our organization, as well as to our research and engagement activities.
As a data-driven organization, we recognize that advancements in AI can unlock exciting new possibilities for optimization and efficiency. However, without proper due diligence, the use of AI can compromize the quality of our work, spread misinformation and erode trust.
To address these challenges and opportunities, SEI has established an AI taskforce. This group is tasked with continuously monitoring developments in the field, developing new approaches, and advising the organization on best practices for the ethical and responsible use of AI.
We have also developed internal guidance – maintained as a living document – that outlines how SEI colleagues should and should not use AI across areas such as data collection and management, publications, HR and communications. We continue to learn from others and are happy to share this guidance upon request.
In addition to internal governance, SEI conducts innovative research on the implications of AI for sustainability, develops AI-based tools to support policy coherence and sustainable development, and actively participates in public discourse on AI’s role in society.
Explore our research and engagement on AI here:
Collection / SEI explores how AI can support sustainability while addressing its risks, guiding ethical and impactful use across environment and society.
