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🌐 Exciting developments in the #AI realm 🚀 A groundbreaking collaboration took place as both #UK 🇬🇧 and #US 🇺🇸 inked the world's debut Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on artificial intelligence. This historic event unfolded in Washington on Monday, with UK science minister @michelledonelan and US commerce secretary @SecRaimondo at the helm. The strategic move sets the stage for overseeing the #ArtificialIntelligence domain, an ever-expanding sector hailed as “the defining technology of our generation”. This mutual agreement positions the allied nations as pioneers in exploring how to evaluate and diminish risks tied to the emergence of AI models. It marks a proactive stride towards promoting ethical AI advancements and shielding against potential hazards. #news #tech #technology #safety 🤖

As AI technologies continue to transform our life as we know it, regulatory authorities face increasing pressure to keep pace. Funded through a 3 million euros EU Horizon Europe Grant, the project AI4POL is here to bridge that gap, providing European regulators with the tools, insights, and frameworks needed to enforce effective AI regulation that safeguards citizens and promotes trustworthy innovation. Our multidisciplinary team from the Tilburg University, Technical University of Munich, TUM Think Tank, Norwich Business School & Centre for Competition Policy at the University of East Anglia, Unitelma Sapienza, Visionary Analytics and Centerdata is committed to helping regulators stay ahead of the curve and ensuring that AI development is ethical, secure, and aligned with European values. We are excited to get started on this important endeavor. 🔗 Find more information on our website: https://lnkd.in/diNeTEJy 🤝 Our partners include: Jens Prüfer, Inge Graef, Bart Engelen,Diana Hresko, Borbala Pocze, Gjergji Kasneci, Lena Ulbricht, Boris Paal, Christian Djeffal, Caitlin Corrigan, Urs Gasser, Markus B. Siewert, Sean Ennis, Amelia Fletcher, Raphael Markellos, Apostolos Kourtis, Nikolaos Vlastakis, Zilvinas Martinaitis, Patricia Prüfer, Fabiana Di Porto, Daniel Foà #AI4POL #AIRegulation #TrustworthyAI

We were delighted to host an insightful meeting with the Artificial Intelligence Policies Association (AIPA), led by President Zafer Küçükşabanoğlu, at the Isbank premises. This gathering illuminated the vast potential of artificial intelligence to transform industries, enhance productivity, and drive innovation in an era where advancements in AI are rapidly reshaping the landscape. Our discussions emphasized the importance of Türkiye securing a leading position in the AI landscape, ensuring that we are well-equipped to harness its capabilities and remain competitive on a global scale. At TBCCI, we are committed to fostering opportunities that propel technological advancement and collaboration between the UK and Türkiye. We look forward to further engagement with AIPA as we collectively aim to champion Türkiye’s role in this dynamic field. #TBCCI #AIPA #ArtificialIntelligence #UKTürkiye #Innovation #TradePartnerships #YapayZeka

Remember, remember… to check the AI ecosystem for gunpowder 🎆 This month, the UK is leading the charge on AI safety with a major conference in San Francisco, gathering top developers to ensure AI’s transformative potential doesn’t go unchecked. Following the AI Seoul Summit, these discussions will solidify safety frameworks and strategies to address AI’s highest risks, paving the way for February’s AI Action Summit in France. With safety and collaboration front and centre, this meeting could make a lasting impact on how we advance AI. Longstanding debate persists around the necessity of safeguarding and the drawbacks of over-regulating: slowing innovation, risking a talent drain to countries with more flexible regulations (we see you, US), extending the gap in speed and capital dedicated to AI advancements. Data has become a new kind of power, and AI is now deeply woven into daily life, impacting society across industries and generations. Thoughtful regulation is essential, however it must strike a balance. Finding this balance is no small feat, but it can be anchored in guiding principles: fostering ethical responsibility, ensuring safety, giving consumers clear privacy choices. This vision should go hand-in-hand with real partnerships between government and experienced AI companies, keeping a low level of bureaucracy, encouraging entrepreneurship, and letting the market define value. On this note, have a great Guy Fawkes night as you watch the sky light up! #GuyFawkesDay #AI #AISafety #FutureOfCompute

🙌 #AI4POL is our new project at the TUM Think Tank. It will focus on supporting policymakers and regulators to 1️⃣ monitor the implementation of EU legislation like the AI Act, Data Act and Digital Markets Act 2️⃣ co-develop governance frameworks and trustworthy AI tools for consumer protection and financial services 3️⃣ assess risks of AI developments in non-democratic settings #AI4POL is funded through the EU 🇪🇺 Horizon Europe Programme. At the TUM Think Tank, we will be responsible for community & stakeholder engagement, dissemination and outreach. Besides working alongside an amazingly interdisciplinary team of experts from across Europe, we particularly look forward to collaborating with our partners of stakeholders from policy, regulation and civil society in our advisory board. To learn more about the project, see 👇 🤝 Interested in collaborating? Feel free to contact us at [email protected] TÜV AI.Lab Kirsten Rulf Kai Zenner reframe[Tech] – Algorithmen fürs Gemeinwohl Dr. Dirk Günnewig Hans-Jörg Schäper AI4Democracy Think Tank iRights.Lab ZVKI Civic Coding – Innovationsnetz KI für das Gemeinwohl Franziska Weindauer Carla Hustedt Paul Fehlinger Karine Caunes Global Network of Centers Armando Guio Español #trustworthyAI #fintech #consumerprotection #AIA #DA #DMA cc: TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology Technische Universität München Hochschule für Politik München

EU and U.S. Forge AI Safety and Global Development Pact - Joint AI Safety Commitment: The EU and U.S. affirm increased cooperation on AI safety and governance, focusing on risk management and trustworthy AI technologies. - Dialogue for AI Development: Establishment of a dialogue between the European AI Office and the U.S. AI Safety Institute aims to enhance collaboration and share scientific AI research. - Support for Global AI Applications: The partnership emphasizes AI’s role in addressing global challenges like healthcare, agriculture, and climate change, targeting advancements in developing countries. Read more here https://lnkd.in/dN57g3dA #AI #GlobalDevelopment #AISafety #Technology #EU #US #Healthcare #Agriculture #ClimateChange #Innovation

The Western Cape Government's Department of Infrastructure takes a significant step with the release of its position paper, "Guardrails for Artificial Intelligence in the Department of Infrastructure." This document highlights the need for an AI policy framework covering various sectors like transport, housing, education, health, and digital infrastructure, setting the stage for broader provincial AI policies. Ensuring societal benefits, the policy must address ethical implications, governance, and expert advisory support due to the socio-technical nature of AI. The EMORA Group's AI advisory stands ready to support the government in implementing these crucial policies. With expertise in ethical AI practices and strategic guidance, EMORA Group can aid in the responsible and effective deployment of AI technologies in the public sector, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency. Congratulations to Tim Parle and the entire team for this forward-thinking initiative. This marks a significant stride in leveraging AI's potential while safeguarding societal interests. #ethicalai #aipolicy #responsibleai #innovation #publicsector

🚀 Europe's AI landscape is on the wave of innovation 👉🏻 The Artificial Intelligence Act has been approved, marking a significant milestone in AI regulation. With 523 votes in favor, this landmark decision aims to balance safety, innovation, and fundamental rights. 🌟 🔒 The Act sets out to protect democracy, fundamental rights, and environmental sustainability while fostering innovation to establish Europe as a global leader in AI. 💡It prohibits certain AI applications that threaten citizens' rights, including emotion recognition in workplaces and schools, social scoring, and predictive policing based solely on profiling. Additionally, measures are in place to regulate high-risk AI systems, ensuring transparency, accountability, and citizen protection.🛡️ 🌍 This legislation responds directly to citizens' proposals, emphasizing trustworthiness, human oversight, and responsible AI use. As the Act moves towards final adoption, it sets a solid foundation for a future where technology is harnessed for the greater good, with human values at its core. Check the comments section for the full article about the Artificial Intelligence Act🤝 #AIAct #Innovation #TechRegulation #Europe #FutureReady

European Commission Launches AI Office to Implement AI Act 🌐 The European Commission has established the AI Office, a new entity tasked with the implementation of the AI Act across the Union. This office will focus on the development, deployment, and regulation of AI technologies, ensuring AI safety, compliance, and fostering innovation within a framework that promotes societal good and excellence in AI and Robotics 🤖. Starting operations on 16 June 📅, the AI Office comprises over 140 specialists who will work in close collaboration with the European Artificial Intelligence Board and other key entities. This collaboration is aimed at delivering a coherent strategy in AI regulation and positioning the EU as a global leader in this field. The AI Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation, is expected to be enforced by the end of July 2024. This initiative is set to create a robust ecosystem for trustworthy AI in the EU, enhancing both governance and innovation in the field. Join the discussion on how this significant development will shape the future of AI governance and innovation across the European Union 🇪🇺. #AIRegulation #EuropeanCommission #AIAct #Innovation #TechnologyLeadership

Building AI tech for everyone has to be an inclusive process, says Petri Myllymäki, who joined the United Nations #AIAdvisoryBody this past year. The final report says AI development must respect human rights and the concerns of the Global South. https://lnkd.in/db5Yd879 Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology #AIGovernance #artificialintelligence Helsinki Institute for Information Technology AI Finland ELLIS - European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems University of Helsinki Research Council of Finland | Suomen Akatemia