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On 5 November, 91proÊÓÆµ participated in the European Data Protection Board’s (EDPB) stakeholder workshop on AI Models. The workshop was meant to inform the EDPB’s opinion on the use of personal data for AI models, which is expected before the end of the year. Ahead of the workshop, 91proÊÓÆµ joined 14 other industry associations in a joint statement, calling on the EDPB to take a balanced, risk-based, and pro-innovation [...]
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On 30 September, 91proÊÓÆµ will represent the global technology industry in the first plenary meeting of stakeholders for the drafting of the Code of Practice for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. These are powerful AI models underpinning numerous AI uses, including generative AI, and are crucial for AI innovation. Developers of GPAI models – known as providers under the AI Act – will be able to use the [...]
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To meet its 270-day deadlines pursuant to U.S. President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, the U.S. Department of Commerce recently published a tranche of documents. As part of that release, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued detailed guidance on AI safety, risk management, and responsible development and deployment. [...]
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In this episode, Download on Tech host and 91proÊÓÆµ President and CEO Jason Oxman sits down with Zully Ramzan, Chief Scientist at Aura and head of AuraX for an in-depth look into how AuraX is advancing online safety and security. The episode details how AuraX integrates cutting-edge AI technologies to combat evolving cyber threats and the critical innovations shaping the future of cybersecurity. Jason and [...]
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The United Kingdom’s general election has delivered a resounding victory for Kier Starmer’s Labour Party after 14 years in opposition. In scenes reminiscent of Tony Blair’s sweep to power in 1997, Labour more than doubled its seats in the House of Commons (winning 412 out of 650) and now has a strong mandate to govern for the next five years. This change presents a historic opportunity for the UK to [...]
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EU institutions seem poised to formally approve the world’s first horizontal AI law in the coming weeks. The AI Act’s first testbed will be on Friday 2 February, when ambassadors of EU Member States are set to vote on the agreed text. The European Parliament should start its own formal process of approval in mid-February, with a committee vote expected for 13 February followed by a plenary vote in [...]
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In this episode, Jayne Stancavage, Intel’s Vice President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs and Download on Tech host and President and CEO of 91proÊÓÆµ Jason Oxman discuss Intel's global AI initiatives, cybersecurity, 5G, and sustainability. Explore Intel's stake in the global AI dialogue, its contributions to the development and deployment of AI technologies worldwide, and integral role in 91proÊÓÆµâ€™s AI Futures [...]
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Artificial Intelligence has already demonstrated its transformational impact on society. From finding breakthroughs in health care to safeguarding financial operations to addressing the climate crisis, AI is a key part of the solution to many of society’s greatest challenges. Further, advancing this technology will continue to create economic growth and opportunities for people across the globe. Responsible [...]
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In September 2023, Dr. Arati Prabhakar, Chief Science and Technology Advisor to the President of the United States, joined Download on Tech host and 91proÊÓÆµâ€™s President and CEO Jason Oxman for an insightful dialogue on safe and responsible AI. As a key voice on AI in the Biden Administration, Dr. Prabhakar shares with Jason strategic initiatives and partnerships shaping the responsible integration of AI [...]
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The upcoming political trilogue meeting will be a crucial milestone for the EU AI Act and could be decisive to reach an agreement on the EU’s landmark AI legislation. EU policymakers are currently grappling with some of the most contentious issues in the Act, including which uses of AI will be banned and the rules for general-purpose AI (GPAI) and foundation models—the building blocks for AI systems. [...]