AI Tradeoffs: From Efficiency Wins to Ethical Questions—Path to Responsible Intelligence

AI adoption has skyrocketed—from 20% in 2017 to 78% of companies in 2025. But today, the real question isn’t whether AI is “worth it”—it’s how we make sure its value outweighs its costs.

Last week, Google released a technical report showing major efficiency gains for its Gemini model. As technology advances, can we balance innovation with environmental and social responsibility? For every leap forward, there’s a growing environmental and social bill. Are we ready to pay it?