D3.6 - Overview over ELSA services & description of their purpose and function for AI development in agri-food

The AgrifoodTEF project offers Ethical, Legal, and Social Aspects (ELSA) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) services in order to support the transition from innovative AI solutions to successful market applications in the agri-food sector. This report explores the current ELSA research and demonstrates how LCA may complement ELSA to promote the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. It explores the ELSA and LCA services under the AgrifoodTEF service catalogue and outlines the purpose and impact of these services.

ELSA services help address ethical, legal, and social challenges while ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering human-centred design. LCA services evaluate and optimise the environmental impact of technologies, supporting sustainability goals. Together, these services have the potential to enable a comprehensive approach to responsible innovation by evaluating ethical, legal, and societal aspects as well as environmental considerations. The report also highlights the potential for developing more comprehensive ELSA services that consider ethical, legal and social aspects more in-depth and with quadruple helix stakeholder workshops to enhance collaboration and inclusivity.