Bobbie Bickerton and Mark Lewis, of Stephenson Harwood's commercial, technology and data team, discuss the impact of AI, in particular AI compute and data centres, on the environment and sustainability. They consider what the AI Act says about the environment and sustainability, and how effective it is likely to be in addressing these issues. They briefly raise the wider ongoing pressures of AI development on the environment at geopolitical, strategic, operational, energy resources, ethical investment, and procurement levels, and ask if AI can ultimately be used a tool for good in this context.

Head of innovation, Paul Orchard, and Bobbie Bickerton an associate in the technology and data team, discuss exactly what AI is, what all those acronyms mean, and if AI will result in the end of the world.

In this episode, we explore the obligations for providers of general-purpose AI models under the EU AI Act. We examine the definition of general-purpose AI, the systemic risks associated with these models, and the key obligations for providers, such as technical documentation, compliance with copyright laws, and cooperation with the AI Office. We also discuss some practical tips on ensuring compliance in this regard and the potential penalties for non-compliance. For further insights, see our article: EU: Obligations on providers of GPAI models under the EU AI Act