As AI adoption grows, companies face mounting pressure to address the technology's trilemma of environmental footprint, workforce disruption and inequality risks, experts say.
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Finding ways to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) has become a priority for many businesses, with companies across industries rushing to harness its promise of higher productivity, lower costs and new growth opportunities.
However, AI’s rising energy consumption and growing public scrutiny over workforce disruption are adding to governance concerns, now emerging as one of the most significant challenges facing corporate leaders.
“The challenge when it comes to AI governance is that the societal risks it brings cut across all geographies, sectors and risks. This is compounded by nearly all businesses playing a role in AI’s societal impact,” said Steven Okun, founder and chief executive officer of APAC Advisors, a Singapore-based strategic advisory firm focused on sustainability, public policy and stakeholder engagement.
This news brief is based on reporting published by Eco-Business on 2026-06-24. The original report is linked below.
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