The Intentional Endowments Network (IEN), with support from Omidyar Network, is undertaking a crucial project to support endowments and foundations in evaluating AI in the portfolio through the lens of governance, climate risk, human capital impacts, and fiduciary duty.
Overview
Recognizing both the significant risks and opportunities associated with artificial intelligence, this initiative aims to equip endowments and foundations with the knowledge and tools necessary to assess and address AI considerations in their investment portfolios.
AI presents complex challenges including human rights risks such as algorithmic bias, privacy concerns, and impacts on democracy, as well as environmental risks from the energy-intensive nature of data centers and AI infrastructure. At the same time, AI represents a major investment opportunity with potential for significant returns and mission-aligned impact.
AI presents complex challenges including human rights risks such as algorithmic bias, privacy concerns, and impacts on democracy, as well as environmental risks from the energy-intensive nature of data centers and AI infrastructure. At the same time, AI represents a major investment opportunity with potential for significant returns and mission-aligned impact.
Read coverage of this initiative in CIO Magazine.
Other priorities will include:
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- Engaging asset owners around investing in responsible tech & AI
- Resource creation and dissemination
- Events and convenings, including virtual convenings and IEN's Annual Forum
- Building out a resource library for IEN Members and nonmembers to reference and draw from
Resource Library
Get Involved
To get involved, fill out this interest form. For more information, contact [email protected]