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Fostering ASEAN Digital Innovations Participating in the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 FGD on Digital Innovations with diplomats was an invigorating experience. During this engaging session, we explored both private and public perspectives, aiming to tackle the most critical challenges in our pursuit of tangible progress. Our goal was clear to identify practical measures and actionable strategies. The FGD took place as part of the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan (ACSP), hosted jointly by The ASEAN Secretariat and ERIA: Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia. This significant event unfolded in Kuala Lumpur on June 11-13, 2024, aligning with Malaysia's upcoming ASEAN Chairmanship. Beyond digital innovation, the ACSP envisions several key areas: sustainable infrastructure, smart and sustainable urban development, seamless logistics and supply chains, regulatory cooperation, excellence, and robust people-to-people connectivity. During our spirited discussion, I introduced the Microsoft Whiteboard as a powerful ideation tool. Leveraging Copilot's capabilities, we seamlessly requested suggestion ideas and topics, categorized them, and distilled our insights into concise summaries. The response from one of the participants was enthusiastic, "Wow, what an amazing tool!" This individual, already familiar with Copilot Chat and Word, appreciated the efficiency and creativity. Our group agreed to provide valuable inputs related to AI. Specifically, we emphasized the need to establish the ASEAN AI Safety Institute, facilitate Asean Trusted Data Transfer, and AI Skilling Initiative. These initiatives serve as essential follow-ups to the ASEAN AI Governance and Ethics Guide and the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA). Together, we are shaping a visionary ASEAN Community, where innovation thrives, connectivity flourishes, and shared progress becomes our legacy. #ASEAN #digitalinnovations #economicai

Q&A with Josephine Teo on Singapore's digital strategy and Smart Nation goals The Digital Development and Information Minister tells CNA about protecting users from online harms, equipping the next generation of workers with AI know-how, and the push for transformation in a rapidly changing tech landscape. Summary: Josephine Teo, Singapore’s Digital Development and Information Minister, outlined the country's refreshed Smart Nation 2.0 plan in a recent interview. The initiative addresses the evolving tech landscape and aims to enhance digital transformation while safeguarding citizens from online harms. Key focus areas include creating a new agency to combat cyberbullying and intimate image abuse, a S$120 million investment in AI for Science to enhance research capabilities, and the Smart Nation Educator Fellowship to equip educators with AI knowledge. The ultimate goal is to position Singapore as a global leader in technology, leveraging AI to boost scientific discovery, enhance public services, and prepare future generations for a digital economy. Key Highlights: Online Harms: New agency to tackle cyberbullying and intimate image abuse. AI Investment: S$120M for AI to enhance research and scientific discovery. Educator Fellowship: Training teachers to integrate AI and digital tools into the national curriculum. Global Positioning: Strengthening Singapore’s role in global tech and scientific research through AI-enabled advances. #SmartNation #AIforScience #DigitalTransformation #JosephineTeo #SingaporeTech #SmartNation2.0 #OnlineSafety #AIinEducation #DigitalStrategy #TechInnovation

🔍 As a part the CEE Digital Coalition, an entity gathering leading ICT trade associations from across Central Eastern Europe, we are committed to building a competitive and innovative digital economy in Europe and a prosperous, safe, modern society in our region. To that end, we need Europe to be a front runner in the ongoing AI revolution. As rightly pointed out in a recent letter signed by dozens of companies “Europe can’t afford to miss out on the widespread benefits from responsibly built open AI technologies that will accelerate economic growth and unlock progress in scientific research. For that we need harmonised, consistent, quick and clear decisions under EU data regulations that enable European data to be used in AI training for the benefit of Europeans”. Together with the organisations from 9 Central Eastern European countries, we appeal to decision makers to consider the importance of a strong #AI sector in Europe and for models to be trained on European data. #CEEdigitalcoalition #INFOBALT #AI #ICT #Data AAVIT – Asociace pro aplikovaný výzkum v IT #DigitalPoland The Latvian Information and Communications Technology Association - LIKTA APDETIC ANIS Romania Bulgarian Association of Information Technologies /BAIT/ Digital National Alliance Bulgaria SAPIE - Slovak Alliance for Innovation Economy #ICTassociationofSlovenia

Today, the participants attended the second day of the Malaysia Digital State Summit programme, specifically the Digital Tech Adoption Summit focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. This event is a testament to MDEC’s ongoing commitment to supporting state agencies in their journey to enhance the digital economy landscape. Key Takeaways and Benefits for State Agencies: 1. Insightful AI Applications: The summit provided a deep dive into the latest AI technologies and their practical applications. State agencies can leverage these insights to implement AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. 2. Networking Opportunities: The event facilitated valuable networking with industry leaders, tech innovators, and fellow government representatives. These connections are crucial for fostering collaborations and partnerships that drive digital transformation. 3. Strategic Guidance: Expert panels and keynote sessions offered strategic guidance on integrating AI into public sector initiatives. This knowledge empowers state agencies to develop robust digital strategies aligned with national goals. 4. Showcasing Success Stories: We heard inspiring success stories from various parties that have successfully adopted AI technologies. These case studies serve as a blueprint for other agencies to follow, ensuring a smoother transition into the digital era. Attending this summit has reinforced the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. MDEC remains dedicated to providing unwavering support to state agencies, helping them harness the power of AI and other digital technologies to drive economic growth and improve public services. Looking forward to seeing the innovative strides our state agencies will make with the knowledge and connections gained from this summit! Osman A Hamzah syafini ridowan Mohideen Abd. Kader Azizul Abdul Latif Zakiy R. Hisham Nazdiana Ab Wahab Jaime Wong, PMP Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Melaka ICT Holdings Sdn Bhd #DigitalEconomy #AI #MalaysiaDigitalStateSummit #MDEC #Innovation #PublicSector #DigitalTransformation

𝗜𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗜𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮’𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽? 𝗜𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗜𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮, former EU Commissioner for Research and Innovation, highlights that to lead the AI revolution, Europe must address the fragmented landscape of research data, talent, and infrastructure. While progress has been made through initiatives like Horizon Europe and the European Innovation Council (EIC), more focused action is needed to secure global competitiveness. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗱? European Innovation Council (EIC): The EIC has supported over 1,000 deep-tech start-ups, helping bridge the gap between research and commercialization. Horizon Europe: With €95.5 billion in funding, it has driven cross-border collaboration on AI projects across Europe. European Open Science Cloud (EOSC): As a flagship initiative, the EOSC provides researchers with seamless access to data and services, ensuring Europe’s scientific community has AI-ready infrastructure. This will be key in boosting collaboration across disciplines and accelerating AI adoption. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁? Upgrading High-Performance Computers: Europe is transforming its network of supercomputers into "𝗔𝗜 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀" providing the infrastructure needed for cutting-edge research and development. Leveraging Regulations: Enhancing the regulatory framework—especially in areas like copyright, AI, and data governance—will help facilitate the quick adoption and circulation of AI advancements across Europe. According to a recent report from the European Court of Auditors, the EU faces significant hurdles in achieving its AI goals, particularly in terms of fragmented governance and investment coordination. The report also points out that existing AI strategies may lack the focused governance and investment necessary to fully unlock the potential of AI in Europe. Ivanova’s vision aligns with these findings, underlining the need for increased funding and better coordination between existing initiatives to ensure that Europe’s AI ambitions can be realized. To achieve its AI goals, the EU will need stronger governance alongside increased and better-targeted public and private investment moving forward. For a more detailed breakdown of the challenges and recommendations, refer to the full report from the European Court of Auditors here: https://lnkd.in/d3fR9zvn #AILeadership #HorizonEurope #DeepTech #AIInnovation #ResearchAndInnovation #DigitalTransformation #EUCompetitiveness #AIRegulation #TechGovernance #Supercomputing

🌟 Finally, we are IN! 🌟 The European Commission has signed an association agreement for the Digital Europe Programme with Bosnia and Herzegovina 🤝 Participants from BIH will now be able to engage in projects that deploy digital technologies across the EU, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence and advanced digital skills. This agreement will bring BIH closer to the EU economy and society, enhance its technological capabilities, and support overall digitalisation, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses 💻📈 Additionally, the funds from the Digital Europe Programme will complement other EU funding available to BIH, such as Horizon Europe programme 🌐💡 #DigitalEurope #EU #Innovation #DigitalSkills #AI #Technology #EUIntegration #SMEs Univerzitet u Banjoj Luci University of East Sarajevo - Univerzitet u Istočnom Sarajevu mtel.ba LANACO Agency for intermediary, information and financial services (APIF) Univerzitetski klinički centar Republike Srpske Bojan Cudic Vladimir Orlović Ranka Cerovina Fržović Sanja Kalaba Dragan Ninic Dragan Gligoric jovo Ateljevic Mirjana Popovic Goran Janjic Danijel Mijić Grujica Vico Nenad Lakic Dejan Radmanovic Milos Todorovic Vladimir Blagojevic Aleksandar Djukic Goran Kecman https://lnkd.in/dNC-dw7b

Look forward to taking part in the panel "Navigating AI Risks: Ethics, Safety, and Global Implications" at the Summit. Let me know if you're going! https://lnkd.in/dsMYyrfs

Honoured to be invited to join the #OECD Working Group on AI Futures and be part of an outstanding community part of the OECD.AI Network of Experts. It will be a priviledge to contribute providing policy, technical and business expert input to inform OECD analysis and recommendations. Looking forward to inspiring AI-Futures 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFMgwsdp 👨💻 https://lnkd.in/gCNfwKxP OECD.AI Inspiring Futures AI4Gov_EU Re-Imagine Europa Orbis Project OPENVERSE EU Science, Research and Innovation Digital Future Society Digital Partnerships in Action DIGITALEUROPE InTouchAI.eu - International outreach for a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence EU Digital & Tech Tech Diplomacy EU

The High-level Advisory Body on AI (AIAB) is steadfastly working to support a future where AI governance benefits everyone, building on the productive discussions in Geneva. Their efforts represent significant and exciting developments in realizing international digital cooperation. 🌐   The Library of the Palais des Nations 🏛️ in the United Nations Office at Geneva provided an inspirational backdrop for the in-person meetings of the AIAB earlier this month. 📚   A big thank you to all the AIAB members who have tirelessly contributed on this road to global AI governance, including those who joined us in Geneva: James Manyika, Jimena Viveros, He Ruimin, Sharad Sharma, Vilas Dhar, Seydina M. Ndiaye, Wendy Hall, Amandeep Gill, Nazneen Rajani, Jaan Tallinn, Ran Balicer, Hiroaki Kitano, Andreas Krause, Craig Ramlal, Haksoo Ko, mohamed farahat, Carme Artigas, Anna Abramova, Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem, Latifa Al-Abdulkarim, Linghan Zhang, Paolo Benanti, Anna Christmann, Yi Zeng, Petri Myllymäki, Nighat Dad, Estela Aranha, Abeba Birhane, Arisa Ema, and Maria Vanina Martinez 👏   Stay tuned for more updates as the AIAB continues a series of in-depth meetings and other important engagements. The final report will be released in September 2024 at the Summit of the Future. 🌟   #AIAB #AIGovernance #GlobalDigitalCompact

#European #Competitiveness and #AI: It was a pleasure to give a lecture at SPES Academy "Carlo Azeglio Ciampi" on these key issues for the future of Europe in the new #global #geopolitical, #economic and #technological #context. #Europe has the potential, capability and once in a lifetime opportunity to grow through #investment of resources in #AI and the development of #IT #infrastructures and #computing capabilities, also leveraging incentives for #private investments. In particular, as highlighted in the #Draghi #Report I mentioned the need and urgency to: a) #focus on increasing #skills of #users, #workers, #students and #citizens on the effective use of #AI, #data, #cloud and other key technologies which are changing our economy and society; b) #promote a #culture of #integrating #AI into #business processes should be a #priority for #companies of all sizes, from small and medium-sized to large businesses, as well as for the #public #sector; c) #invest in #high-#speed, #reliable #digital #connectivity and #secure, #sustainable #data #centers, which together form the basis for the development and deployment of AI, including by leveraging hashtag #public-#private #partnerships and #cross-#border #data #flows; d) #remove the #barriers that prevent #innovative #companies from growing and attracting investments, through #regulatory #simplification or even through advanced regulation tools such as #sandboxes that can provide controlled ecosystems to allow innovation in compliance with regulatory frameworks. Valerio De Luca,Ph.D Vincenzo Severino Francesco De Angelis Saverio Valentino IAI - Istituto Affari Internazionali The Aspen Institute Aspenia online Formiche CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies) Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism FONDAZIONE AISES, I-Com, Institute for Competitiveness, CCIA Europe ANITEC-ASSINFORM - Associazione italiana per Information Communication Technology Centre for a Digital Society DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATION