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While many agencies in the #Government have started to scope #AI projects, significant value has yet to be delivered by AI - Smart Nation Singapore. Two key gaps were identified: 🔰 the lack of awareness of major AI use cases and 🔰 the lack of ops-tech capabilities to initiate AI projects by public officers. #artificialintelligence #generativeai #LLMs #aigovernance #govtech #digitaltransformation #digitaldisruption #digitaltransformation Paidi O Reilly Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes Martin Moeller Aaron Lax Richard Turrin Antonio Grasso Imtiaz Adam Irene Lyakovetsky🎧🎙 Dinis Guarda Ian Jones Dr. Martha Boeckenfeld Nicolas Babin Mike Flache Giuliano Liguori Dr. Marcell Vollmer Birgul COTELLI, Ph. D. Sharad Agarwal Efi Pylarinou Bob Shami Olivier Kenji Mathurin Franco Ronconi Zvonimir Filjak Patrick Maroney Avrohom Gottheil Dr. Khulood Almani🇸🇦 د.خلود المانع Olivier LABORDE Amna Usman Chaudhry Prof.Dominique J.E. Delporte - Vermeiren, PhD., Dr. h.c. Dr. Monika Sonu Eveline Ruehlin Orlando Francisco F. Reis Hope Frank Neville Gaunt 💡⚡️ Lionel Costes Anthony Rochand Nafis Alam Dr. Debashis Dutta PhD Phillip J Mostert 🇿🇦 Sergio Raguso

AI Preparedness Index (#AIPI )🌐📈 “AI Preparedness Index (AIPI) assesses the level of AI preparedness across 174 countries, based on a rich set of macro-structural indicators that cover the countries’ digital infrastructure, human capital and labor market policies, innovation and economic integration, and regulation and ethics.” - IMF 🔗 in comments 🔻

Today is a special day in the history of AI policy and regulations. The EU Artificial Intelligence Act has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. It will now enter into force in 20 days. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dkQHFR7v ⭐ August 1st, 2024: The AI Act will enter into force. ⭐ This is a milestone for Europe in governing artificial intelligence. ⭐ Bringing this together has required many years of hard work. ⭐ Congratulations to colleagues and citizens of the EU. ⭐ The AI Act is a global and historical milestone in AI regulations. #EUAIAct #AIpolicy #AIregulations #EuropeanUnion #AIgovernance #AIlegislation #AIethics #AImilestone #EUcommission #AIhistory #AIprogress #AIfuture #AIdevelopment #EUlaw #AIimpact #AItechnology #AIinnovation #EUachievement #AIprogression #AIadvancement

7amleh releases report on the impact of AI technologies on Palestinian lives and narratives "The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media published its new position paper “Impacts of AI Technologies on Palestinian Lives and Narratives”, shedding light on the alarming lack of oversight and regulatory frameworks surrounding AI deployment, emphasising the dire consequences for Palestinians and Palestinian human rights advocates. The paper, authored by the writer and artist Dr. Ameera Kawash in collaboration with 7amleh, explores the intersection of AI technologies with existing power structures, underscoring their potential to exacerbate inequalities and violate human rights on a global scale. It also offers a comprehensive overview of the specific dangers faced by Palestinians due to the integration of AI into communications, surveillance, and military applications." #AI #HumanRights #Palestine https://lnkd.in/e-KwEk8p

We are pleased to feature Sejal Sharma, a distinguished technology reporter at The Secretariat specializing in AI, emerging technologies, and their societal impacts, in our forthcoming journal issue. Her article, “Big Brother Takes Root in South Asia: Rise of AI Surveillance,” offers a critical examination of the growing deployment of AI-powered surveillance technologies in Asia. Sharma delves into their implications for governance and the potential transformation of state power in the region. This issue highlights the evolving complexities of security, with contributions from esteemed scholars addressing pressing global and regional challenges. Stay tuned for this thought-provoking edition! #AcademicJournal #AISurveillance #SouthAsia #TechnologyAndGovernance #SecurityStudies Aurko Chakrabarti Priyanka Garodia

High-level Emirati court officials are said to be at odds over who controls the UAE’s advanced technology files, such as artificial intelligence (AI). 🔗 → https://lnkd.in/d5_89DuV The note sheds light on the following key points: - The names of the two senior officials competing over AI supremacy in the UAE - Their contrasting plans for the UAE’s AI assets - The diverging countries they prefer for cooperation on AI #unitedarabemirates #defense #artificialintelligence

 Iran-Cuba Digital Partnership: A New Era in AI & E-Governance! Iran and Cuba are joining forces to boost AI, digital economy, and e-governance. With Iranian private companies set to enter Cuba, this collaboration aims to modernize Cuba's digital landscape. Is this a strategic step in global digital cooperation? 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dKPKg68s

At the 3rd #GainSummit, #SDAIA announces a collaboration with OECD to enhance the monitoring of AI incidents in Middle Eastern countries by enabling the OECD AI Incidents Monitor to track cases in Arabic.

The Power of AI in Promoting Peace! At the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, Prof. Lampros Stergioulas, UNESCO Chair in AI and Data Science for Society, emphasized the transformative potential of artificial intelligence to foster peace and global cooperation. From advancing humanitarian missions to enhancing cross-cultural dialogue with better translation tools, AI is not just about technology—it’s about building bridges between nations. Watch the video to explore how AI aligns with the principles of equality, fairness, and mutual cooperation—values central to the United Nations and UNESCO missions. Click below to discover how AI can pave the way for a more peaceful and connected world. https://lnkd.in/dZn7yiQ2 #ArtificialIntelligence #UNESCO #Peacebuilding #AIforGood #GlobalCooperation #Innovation

🌐 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 🤖