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AI - everything changed but nothing changed.. 64 per cent of UK businesses are not confident today about how to deploy AI and do not have the right skills according to a recent The Open University study. We’ve seen paranoia around new technology many times before tracing back to the Industrial Revolution and more recently the www. Fear and avoidance (of AI this time) has never been a good strategy for any company. Martha Lane Fox who has always been a voice of reason around new technology speaks out quite rightly on the importance of firms embracing “play” and “experimentation” around AI or risk facing being left behind… https://lnkd.in/e6jJFSDf On the same day, Derya Matras of Meta encourages agencies to see AI as an opportunity rather than a threat. We’ve seen this story before and those that are curious and are prepared to lean in early and create their own narrative are the ones that will win. Like all technology, AI will be an enabler and a powerful new intelligence but also just a more advanced set of tools to help humans create better and spend less time on the mundane and menial.. All those at the C Level MUST become more confident and literate with technology and AI to be able to converse strategically with the CIO. AI is every leader’s job, not just for the IT department.. Brent Hoberman Hoberman Founders Factory London Tech Week #AI #GenAi #innovation

It is a joy to work with people that share the exact same approach. Paul Frampton-Calero ⚡️ an article that discusses the epocaltptyc era of the www is brewing. AI will end the world as we know it, to form a new and better one, if we're all upskilled and embracing the power of AI.

My main takeaways from the DLD Conference for #Munich start-ups: - there is a sweet spot for deep tech companies rooted in academia - with meaningful research conducted at the LMU Munich – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and Technical University of Munich - finding a big enough market for the problem they are addressing. - there is an opportunity in cooperations with small & medium size enterprises that have a significant amount of domain specific, proprietary data (inaccessible to LLMs) and limited IT & AI resources. Exciting future lies ahead!

Facts You Should Know About London Tech Week 2024 https://lnkd.in/eGZESRMT Expect insights from global tech leaders, cutting-edge innovations in AI, green tech, and more. With over 90 countries represented, it’s the place to be for tech enthusiasts. Explore the future of AI, data security, and entrepreneurship. Don’t miss this key event in the global tech calendar! #LondonTechWeek

Day 3 at #VivaTech was packed with insights and inspiring talks from industry leaders: Harlan Coben, the mastermind behind best-selling novels and hit Netflix series, cautioned against writing books with movies or TV shows in mind, emphasizing the unique nature of each medium. Kathleen B., Co-founder of Tezos, highlighted Paris as a powerhouse of decentralized innovation, noting the city's impressive contributions to the tech ecosystem. Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X reaffirmed X's commitment to being a beacon of truth and a platform for free speech. David Kenny, Executive Chairman at Nielsen, had a significant discussion with Kevin Mayer, Co-CEO/ Founder of Candle Media, Pierre Louette, CEO of Le Parisien, and Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X that emerged around the importance of local newspapers. Data reveals that when local newspapers disappear, voter turnout declines, posing a serious threat to democracy. The shift towards clickbait and declining journalist numbers exacerbate this issue. ✨ A little bit about startups that catch our eye: Railee (ex-Trainscanner), compare European train companies, and their fares and book your train journey. Suzan AI  is the first European AI governance platform. :probabl., open-source data science and machine learning Preply is a learning language platform that connects around 35,000 tutors to students around the world. ✨ Tomorrow is the last day of Viva Technology, stay tuned for some interesting stats!

So back in 2017, quite literally on a dare, a team of 6 people decided to run FWD50 in Ottawa. I did NOT have "be a free library of hundreds of public sector innovation talks" on my Bingo card. But here we are. Since 2020, we've also been recording, captioning, and publishing our talks. In 2023, our best-attended workshop happened online—with over 850 participants. If you're wondering how AI might impact your job in the public sector, you should watch it. It's called "How to use AI tools for your work in government," from our amazing partners at Apolitical. https://lnkd.in/eeZ5gspA AI is transforming the public service, and this just one of many talks full of practical knowledge about service design thinking, AI, team culture, data privacy, and more. Did I mention this was free? In 7 years, FWD50 has become not just an event where the people building tomorrow’s government go to learn, connect, and recharge; it's also become a great community (I got to see some of them on recent trips to DC, San Francisco, and London!) Anyway, new drop. #ai #machinelearning #publicservice #FWD50 #digitalgovernment

Man, trying to fix social media in 2024 feels like trying to sell b/w TV in times of color TV. Like muesli vs candy Bars. If to have your team joining a blockchain based project with no (public) implementation plan for "the tech" is the best end for a social bridging Plattform that I have seen so fare, imagine all the ones without his social standing and ressources. It seems like it is impossible to build an alternative public platform. No one succeeded, since 8 years. Maybe we should rather hack the ad based platforms then to build new ones.

Hey Toronto Founders and Investors! Are you planning to be in the city on May 23rd for Toronto Tech Fest? Join Jonah Midanik, General Partner of Forum Ventures and Forum's AI Studio, at the Forum House Happy Hour in collaboration with Sixty Degree Capital 🎉🎊 Get ready for an engaging evening filled with small bites, drinks, and insightful discussions about AI and AI Agents. Spots are limited, so don't wait too long to secure your spot! Register now at the link in the comments section below 👇 #TorontoTech #AI #TechEvent

🔥 🔥 We're on FIRE y'all🔥 🔥 Premier Inc., PINC AI™ Applied Sciences (PAS) has been honored with the Blazer award at the 2024 Charlotte Inno Fire Awards in Health Care. The award recognizes PAS for our work in advancing health equity and access to care for diverse patient populations. We are addressing disparities in healthcare, such as high mortality rates among minorities in heart disease and cancer, underrepresentation in clinical trials, and maternal mortality disparities.... just to name a few. PAS is pioneering innovations and collaborations to drive sustainable health equity solutions, increase diversity in clinical trials, and improve maternal and infant health outcomes. We continue to lead the charge in closing gaps in disparities of care and accelerating healthcare improvement through research, actionable data, and scalable solutions. Check out the link below for real-world examples in action! Reach out to discuss how we can support your strategy and business needs. #HealthEquity #ClinicalTrials #Lifesciences #healthsystems #researchexcellence #HealthcareInnovation #CharlotteInnoFireAwards #PINC_AI

You may never have heard of “public interest technology,” but chances are that you’ve felt its effect. Whether it’s experts who raise thorny questions about biases inherent in generative AI at congressional hearings, social workers who help design accessible approaches for using technology to support clients, or researchers who uncover harmful effects of social media on young people and suggest product changes to mitigate those effects, public interest technology manifests in a diverse range of different and equally urgent contexts. And the Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) is one of the reasons why this broad conceptualization of public interest technology has taken off. 🔗 Read our latest case study to learn more about PIT-UN, a formal network with over 60 member institutions, and its Network Challenge that provides seed funding for equitable PIT innovation across sectors. https://lnkd.in/d2egWpUY #TechInnovation #PublicInterestTech #TechEthics #InclusiveTech #TechForGood #PITMovement