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🚀 Exploring the Future of Data and AI in the Australian Public Sector 🚀 At the upcoming Federal Data and AI Showcase on December 5, join a deep dive into critical topics transforming public sector data practices: 🔹 Setting Government Expectations: How should agencies leverage data and generative AI to meet the evolving demands of the public sector? 🔹 Managing Challenges and Risks: Our panel will shed light on the complexities of data modelling, balancing governance with innovation, and ensuring that AI-driven insights align with robust risk management and assurance standards. Featuring expert voices from the Department of Finance, Australian National Audit Office, and Australian Securities and Investments Commission, this panel discussion with Andrew Lalor Xiaoyan Lu Graham Jefferson is a must for those shaping data and AI policies in government. #DataPolicy #GenerativeAI #PublicSectorInnovation #FederalAIShowcase

#Sundayreading Today, I had the chance to read “Private-by-Default: A Data Framework for the age of Personal AIs” by Paul Jurcys, PhD and Mark Fenwick (link in the first comment). Two aspects of their analysis stood out to me, as they strongly resonate with the work we’ve been pursuing at euroconsumers: 1. The LinkedIn case reference: the authors discuss LinkedIn’s change o policy for scraping user data for AI training without consent. This a case Euroconsumers brought to light through a formal complaint last summer. Our advocacy was instrumental in pushing this issue forward, leading to its submission to the European Data Protection Board. We now eagerly await the EDPB’s opinion, expected by the end of this year. It’s gratifying to see academic recognition of this pivotal case, which highlights the urgent need for transparency and accountability in the AI space. 2. The economic value of data: the paper’s exploration of the economic value of personal data aligns with our “My Data is Mine” declaration from 2017. Seeing this principle featured as a core part of the authors’ framework reaffirms its relevance in building a fair and human-centric digital future. Kudos to the authors for this thought-provoking contribution!

https://lnkd.in/dPUB8NnS Press Releases: Chair McHenry, Ranking Member Waters, Representatives Hill and Lynch Release Bipartisan AI Working Group Staff Report Washington, July 18, 2024 - Today, the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry (NC-10), and Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43) released a staff report from the Committee’s bipartisan Working Group on Artificial Intelligence (AI), led by Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion Subcommittee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Subcommittee Ranking Member Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08). This report is the culmination of six roundtables focused on identifying existing and growing AI use cases across the financial services and housing industries, including the range of benefits and potential risks the technology poses, and the hurdles to adopting the technology.

Continuing the Federal #Data and #AI Mission Outcomes series, discover how Booz Allen advanced data & analytic solutions for the National #COVID-19 response. Read more here. https://lnkd.in/gJEt5V-6

What a year it has been! Our second annual report is now live. It includes AI Safety Summit activities, influencing the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDIB), building international partnerships, creating deliberative resources and more. Here, you can learn more about what we’ve been up to, and the impact we’ve had, in a year when AI has become a headline topic.

Today we are excited to announce the launch of our new UK Government report in collaboration with Civil Service World’s sister organization, Total Research. The report focuses on "Data & AI in the UK government: Overcoming barriers and realizing potential." Stay tuned for valuable insights and key findings! #UKGovernment #DataAI #Research #Partnership Data & AI in the UK government: Overcoming barriers and realising potential | SAS UK-click on the link below to receive the report. https://lnkd.in/dDn2pmMn

Ready for your weekly dose of AI updates straight from DC? Here's a roundup of the coolest initiatives and strides our elected officials are making to support, promote, fund and understand artificial intelligence! Let's dive in! 1 → Rubio's Senate Intelligence Hearing Sen. Marco Rubio delivered compelling remarks at a Senate Intelligence hearing, emphasizing the crucial role of AI in shaping our national security landscape. His insights shed light on the intersection of technology and safeguarding our nation's interests. https://bit.ly/3Iwnp82 2 → Klobuchar & Collins' Bipartisan Bill Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Susan Collins introduced a groundbreaking bipartisan bill aimed at providing AI guidelines for election offices. This initiative underscores the importance of leveraging AI responsibly in our democratic processes. https://bit.ly/3PHeKUn 3 → Biden's Budget Boosts Innovation President Biden's FY2025 budget includes provisions strengthening the Commerce Department's mission to boost American innovation and competitiveness, signaling a commitment to harnessing the power of AI for economic growth. https://bit.ly/3v8VxUl 4 → Allred Secures Funding Rep. Colin Allred secured $168.6 million for various entities, including Dallas police, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, and the University of Dallas at Texas, in a government funding bill. This investment paves the way for integrating AI-driven solutions into critical sectors and guarding the nation against malicious use. https://bit.ly/3x2ruy0 5 → Butler's Climate Resilience Legislation Sen. Laphonza Butler joins the fray with Sens. Schatz, Lujan and Welch in introducing legislation promoting the use of AI to predict and respond to extreme weather events, highlighting AI's potential in enhancing climate resilience efforts. https://bit.ly/3TdpiLS 6 → Committee Advances AI Integration A committee advances legislation addressing AI integration across various domains, underscoring the importance of incorporating AI into decision-making processes, crime prevention, postal service operations and regulatory frameworks. https://bit.ly/3Vj0Nzk Exciting times are ahead as our elected officials continue to pave the way for AI-driven innovation! What are your thoughts on these developments? Drop your comments below! #AI #PublicPolicy #Congress

In recent decades the New Zealand government has made openness and transparency one of its key policy objectives regarding its collection, use, and sharing of data.  Since 2011, a framework of principle-led policies has been developed that build on these core principles, including policies aimed at ensuring that government agencies can responsibly harness the incalculable benefits of "big data" and algorithmic analysis, while preserving public trust in government processes and systems.  This update focuses on the guardrails that the government has put in place to regulate its own use of data algorithms in public processes. It also looks at how these guardrails have evolved in parallel with the explosion of investment in algorithms and AI globally, and the signals of what is coming next.

Continuing the Federal #Data and #AI Mission Outcomes series, discover how Booz Allen advanced data & analytic solutions for the National #COVID-19 response. Read more here. https://lnkd.in/dFbC6rDs

Continuing the Federal #Data and #AI Mission Outcomes series, discover how Booz Allen advanced data & analytic solutions for the National #COVID-19 response. Read more here. https://lnkd.in/egjEzeAt