The rise of artificial intelligence has sparked global debates around regulation. With the international policy landscape still emerging, New Zealand has a pivotal opportunity to define its own pathway forward.  Join the Brainbox Institute on April 9 for an insightful webinar about the future of AI regulation in New Zealand. Led by Brainbox's Director Tom Barraclough, the webinar will explore the international regulatory landscape and potential regulatory pathways for New Zealand. Don't miss this vital discussion – reserve your spot now: https://lu.ma/ai-reg

Artificial Intelligence regulation is one of the most important - and fraught - subjects in technology right now. And while no-one has all the answers, a pathway is starting to emerge. Join us tomorrow as Brainbox Institute Director Tom Barraclough goes over the international environment, its challenges, and how New Zealand can move forward. Tom is a leading global expert on this subject, and the discussion will be valuable to anyone, New Zealander or not, who has an interest in AI and its future.

Can #AI help make our future more inclusive and more democratic? 📅 Let's discuss it online on March 26! ✨ And what a pleasure to work with these two AI wizards Peter Martey Addo, PhD and Aurelie Drouet for this teaser.

The Network of Centers (NoC) Secretariat is excited to share a summary report on Costa Rica’s new AI Bill (No. 23.919). This report distills insights and recommendations from experts across seven NoC Centers and colleagues from other collaborating institutions. Here are a few key points: 1. Governance should not only aim to limit the use of AI but also promote and guide its application toward social good. 2. Identifying AI incidents is crucial for providing substance and evidence for regulations that correspond to the specific context of the countries in the region. This helps in understanding the AI infrastructure of these countries, along with their main characteristics and needs. 3. The vision of risk-based regulation should be approached with caution, given the complexity of its implementation. Moving forward, it will be essential to learn from the challenges faced during the implementation of such regulations and document them to the extent possible to increase the evidence base. We would like to thank all colleagues who contributed to the making of this report. Special thanks go to Diputado Oscar Izquierdo and his team for giving the NoC Secretariat the opportunity to reflect on this new AI Bill.

Navigating the AI frontier? Grappling with the complexities of standardization? Dive Deep into the World of AI & Standards at the SES 2023 Standards and Innovation Forum. Join SES on September 13 & 14: -         Delve into topics like bias in AI, AI's global landscape, and responsible AI applications. -         Hear from global representatives about the nuances of AI standardization. -         Learn from industry leaders about compliance frameworks, AI use cases in various sectors, and the future of AI regulations. -         Connect, converse, and co-create solutions for tomorrow's AI challenges. Don't miss this opportunity! Register Now!! #AI #Standardization #SES2023 #InnovationForum #FutureTech #GlobalSpec #Engineering #engineeringdesign #engineeringtrends #engineeringthefuture #engineeringinnovation #engineeringexcellence #engineeringeducation #engineeringexpertise #standardsmatter #standardsdevelopment #standards #artificialintelligence #aiadvancement

Can Europe keep up in the global race for AI development? In my DW Documentary debut, Janosch Delcker and I travel across the continent to find out whether the EU's focus on trust and regulation will pay off, or leave it trailing behind competitors like China and the US. You can watch it in full here: https://lnkd.in/etrNi2w9

The stuff we are talking about at ICMA - International City/County Management Association's AI-focused conference is mind-blowing. There are countless large- and small-scale use cases for AI in local government - harnessing the possibilities is quite the exciting task.

AFRCAN UNION Building on the AU AI Conceptual Framework, the Strategy will place emphasis on building the capabilities of AU Member States in AI skills, research and development, data availability, infrastructure, governance and private sector-led innovation, as well as ensuring regional and international cooperation. https://lnkd.in/dpxeAp9s

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📢 I had the privilege of attending the BDVA - Big Data Value Association Data Week 2024 event in Leuven, Belgium, organized by LEILAC and KU Leuven. Here are the highlights from the panels I chose to attend: Day 1: 1️⃣ Advancing Data Quality: discussions on ethical AI governance, data quality tools, and FAIR principles. 2️⃣ Data Value Creation: focused on creating value from data with emerging technologies. 3️⃣ Sandboxes for Innovation: highlighted the role of controlled environments in AI innovation. Day 2: 1️⃣ Health Data Meets Synthetic Data: explored synthetic data in the European Health Data Space (EHDS). 2️⃣ AI Regulation in Europe: covered the European AI strategy and the impact of the AI Act. #DataWeek2024 #BDVA #KULeuven #DataQuality #AI #Innovation #SyntheticData #EHDS #AIAct