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MD Seth Hays recently represented APAC GATES at the 19th Internet Governance Forum in Riyadh, speaking on the intersection of human rights and AI policy, and how APAC countries are addressing AI harms and remedies. #IGF2024 #Innovation #EmergingTech #AI #GenerativeAI #HumanRights #DigitalRights #DigitalInclusion #ConnectingAllPeople #Connectivity

APAC GATES Director Seth Hays and author of the Asia AI Policy Monitor (https://lnkd.in/gdYyEBZe) has been quoted in a recent AFP article, "Japan ramps up tech ambitions with $65 bn for AI, chips." Seth discusses how #AI-powered automation can help Japan address the challenges of having one of the world's oldest populations: "Demographically speaking, Japan's just going to be crunched on that. So they need to utilise AI in order to get those productivity gains that keep the country going." It's a great reminder of the vital role AI can play in boosting productivity and supporting economies facing demographic challenges. 📖 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gwGyqbBk 💬 What are your thoughts on how AI can address these kinds of challenges?

Examining the current state of the play on #AI and #copyright in #Asia sheds light on the core economic and political interests in the debate and points to innovative solutions, writes Seth Hays.

"Who's the real bullshitter there?": In a recent letter to The Economist, APAC GATES Managing Director and Asia AI Policy Monitor Editor Seth Hays breaks down why AI "hallucinations" aren't lies, but the marketing around them might be. 👉 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gWDJ3pgB "Anthropomorphising is a problem as society debates AI. The term “hallucination” is used for when the AI is “just plain wrong”. You say this is better described as having the “qualities of a great bullshitter” (“Silicon dreamin’”, March 2nd). But such a person has, at heart, an intent, such as to evade criminal prosecution or to win an election (or both). Large language models do not have intent, but as you pointed out, merely produce the most probable next word for a certain input. Our intent as users of AI may be to use a reliable tool, marketed as a useful assistant or alternative to reading Wikipedia. The AI boosters’ intent is to sell a product or support ever larger valuations of their companies. Who’s the real bullshitter there?"

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APAC GATES is hosting Bridging Commerce and Human Rights. Make sure to attend it today.

Join us in Bangkok or virtually via Zoom for a session exploring how business associations and civil society organizations can come together to tackle global challenges. We’ll discuss innovative ways to address critical issues like sustainability and human rights through shared efforts and collective action. 🌟 In-person registration is now closed, but you can still participate for FREE online! https://lnkd.in/gmnFtTA2

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Business associations, such as chambers of commerce, bring their members together to advocate for their collective interests. However, as businesses are increasingly investing in CSR, sustainability, and are required to perform greater due diligence for human rights and environmental sustainability, there is a need for greater sharing between business associations and civil society organizations working on these issues. Join us for a session focused on the need for greater sharing between business associations and civil society organizations. This discussion will highlight how we can work together to address key issues in sustainability and human rights. 📅 Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 🕓 Time: 16:30 - 17:30 ICT 📍 Location: United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand For more details, visit: www.rbhrforum.com

Thoughts on the role of associations and human rights at East Asia Forum .