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I truly believe in using AI as an enabler, NOT a replacer - especially working as a comms gal. "𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘐 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺." #AI has the incredible potential to free up ad-hoc mundane tasks across both private and public sectors, allowing us all to have more time to do the work that matters. 👩🏫Teachers could spend more time creating engaging lessons for their students, rather than working 60-hour weeks on admin and marking. 🥼Doctors and nurses could reduce burnout and have more time to do the work that matters, rather than spending hours and hours writing reports. ...and that's just a few examples. AI could free up creativity. It could increase business productivity exponentially. It is an extremely powerful tool when used with strategy, thought and care. Yet, a massive skills gap needs to be addressed to ensure the ethical implementation of AI in businesses, especially SMEs, who don't necessarily have the time or resources to dedicate to such AI innovation projects. That's why I am proud to have worked alongside some of my favourite colleagues on the 'AI Skill for Business Competency Framework', delivered by the amazing Matthew Forshaw and The Alan Turing Institute and Innovate UK team, part of Department for Science, Innovation and Technology recently launched AI Upskilling Fund. The framework aims to address the skills barriers limiting AI adoption in businesses, presenting guidance, including the high-level skills and competencies employees need to support AI adoption. So, if you want to get the ball rolling with AI or to upskill your team, I'd highly recommend giving the framework a read: https://lnkd.in/gr9d2Frj 👉 Find out more about the AI skills fund: https://lnkd.in/gsTp_chX Matthew Forshaw, Izzy Ryan, Vera Matser, Sara El-Hanfy, Dominica D'Arcangelo, Liv L., Jack Watson, Kate Wetherell Tori Blakeman Jonathan Shapiro Sofia Pietrangelo Goulart Ewan Morton Thanks so much to Morton Ward for your support with the design of the framework and April Six for being our PR wizzes. Both always a joy to work with! #BridgeAI #AISkills

Explore how Skill Sync is revolutionising AI skills development in Europe with our latest article, "Skill Sync: Bridging Europe’s AI Skills Gap." https://loom.ly/OOGxfUE 🌐 Skill Sync offers personalised AI-based upskilling recommendations for start-ups, SMEs, corporates, universities, and policymakers. 📈 Discover how Skill Sync evolved from a simple database to a dynamic "matchmaking" service, driven by AI to provide tailored training opportunities. 🌱 The success of Skill Sync underscores the power of collaboration within the EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology Community, shaping the future of AI innovation and workforce development. 🔍 Explore Skill Sync's capabilities and unlock the potential of AI-driven skills development for your organisation. #AI #DeepTech #SkillsDevelopment #EITCommunity #SkillSync

Innovation and entrepreneurship is our raison d’être … and it doesn’t entail only our partners and ecosystem but also our staff and management !! The following initiative, #SkillSync reflects perfectly this internal vibes that I support, promote and obviously recognise!! EIT Health alongside the other KICs support such a sustainable innovative approach and AI based software solution to tackle the skills challenges and talent shortage in the Healthcare ecosystem and health industry workforce We aim to bridge the skills gap, enhance Health Industry and Higher Education Institutions collaboration, but also facilitating cross-border mobility and recognition of qualifications, and last but not the least strengthening public-private partnerships by pooling available funding opportunities to develop further microcredential courses to upskilling workforce development and growth. This ambition is shared by the Health Industry Workforce Skills Partnership coordinated by EIT Health Needless to say that #SkillSync will be tested in this new partnership, discover in the post below how Skill Sync evolved from a simple database to a dynamic "matchmaking" service, driven by AI to provide tailored training opportunities. Magí Lluch-Ariet Julien Venne Hans-Peter Lauffs Celine Carrera, MBA Claire Nassiet David Pollard Cyril CHEDHOMME Urška Bux, MBA

Six days ago, I facilitated the first of over 20 AI workshops that I'll be leading in 2024 (https://lnkd.in/devGWJGj). This morning, as I evaluated last week's performance in preparation for my session tomorrow, February 29th, with another group of 150 business leaders and professionals, it dawned on me that there are more questions than answers about AI. We had 30 minutes dedicated to Q&A last week, and it still wasn't enough. At some point, it started to feel as though there's only so far automation can go. I mean, we could have made a chatbot to handle their questions, but the warmth of human-to-human conversation would still be missing. Physical sessions are stressful, but it's a continuous reminder about the importance of compassion, one that I'm all too willing to encounter, again and again. Last week's session and upcoming events are part of our ongoing mission to build the world's go-to team for AI education, training, consulting, and development. Please feel free to contact me to learn more about the ongoing industrial revolution and to design effective AI upskilling programs for public and private institutions. #ai #training #innovation #futureofwork #digitaltransformation

For many businesses, bridging the technology skills gap may not be as simple as it sounds. To start, many organisations currently lack a structured approach to AI skill building. As a result, they may find it difficult to train teams on AI foundations or how to properly implement and build. 🧱 Microsoft Research shows that many organisations are waiting to engage in skilling curricula until they have defined approved AI usage. This approach to AI skill building has two limitations. The first is that a lack of AI skill building limits progress in developing an AI strategy, which, in turn, promotes a lack of AI skill building. This circular problem results in businesses becoming stuck in this cycle, unable to move forward on their adoption journey. Shifting to a culture of AI transformation requires shifting to a culture of learning with a skills-first approach. Businesses looking to lead with learning must invest in developing a structured approach to AI learning, upskilling across every business function, and starting today with Digital Bricks, contact us > www.digitalbricks.ai #aiimplementation #aistrategy #aiadoption #machinelearninginbusiness #aiinbusiness #aiupskilling #reskillingrevolution #aiatscale #ml

#AI literacy has evolved from luxury to necessity.   Under the EU AI Act, companies have until February 1, 2025 to comply with the Article 4 requirements.   What does that mean?   They must “take measures to ensure, to their best extent, a sufficient level of AI literacy of their staff” and those acting on their behalf.   While there’s little detail on the specifics, the intent is clear: enable those who develop, deploy, and use AI to better understand the technology and, in turn, make more informed decisions to maximize its potential benefits and minimize its potential risks.   Here are some framing principles:   ▶ Go beyond the basics. A baseline is necessary, but only a starting point.   ▶ Appreciate that literacy is multi-dimensional. It should span the swirling mix of technical, business, practical, and ethical implications of AI.   ▶ Appreciate that it’s also contextual. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, literacy should be tailored to different roles to account for different responsibilities, and be cross-functional to reflect the real-world collaboration that #AIgovernance demands.   ▶ Prepare for a never-ending journey. The field of AI is dynamic, and continuous learning is critical to stay up-to-date on developments, trends, industry standards, and best practices.   Here are some steps to take:   ✅ Assess current literacy levels. ✅ Emphasize inclusivity (e.g., because not everyone will be starting at the same place).   ✅ Take a holistic, programmatic approach, with foundational content supplemented by tailored learning paths.   ✅ Identify champions to embrace the initiative and welcome volunteers who want to contribute to the cause.   ✅ Create on-going education opportunities (e.g., through awareness campaigns, reminders, and refreshers).   ✅ Create and share resources to supplement training (e.g., newsletters, blogs, and guides).   ✅ Consider third-party resources to augment capabilities and broaden horizons (e.g., like those from the IAPP for the #AIGP, or ones I shared here https://lnkd.in/eirmKxD8).   ✅ Regularly monitor progress and assess effectiveness.   ✅ Document everything for auditability and accountability. Ultimately, embedding AI literacy within your company isn't just a check-box for compliance. It’s how you build a modern workforce to drive responsible innovation and unlock sustainable growth.

Just like everyone else, I see a lot of talk about AI. What I don't see often is how organizations go about upskilling their people. Is anyone else curious? I was at ATD TK a couple of weeks ago and during a session, Markus Bernhardt asked if AI is transformational or a technology. Our group was in agreement that it's a transformational technology. Here is the thing. Just like any other (transformational) technology, you can't implement the technology and then align your processes to it. You have to think about it the other way around. How are we currently working and where could this (transformational) technology fit in to help us work differently? That's why, in my humble opinion, upskilling efforts have to be driven by our teams with support from managers and leaders. Leaders have to put guardrails in place so no one does anything they shouldn't do. Then, start them off with some use cases so they have a starting point. After that, let the team experiment in a safe space, make yourself available if they have questions, and bring the team back regularly for reflection. Lastly, it's not just about those skills on how to use AI. There's data literacy, there's critical and analytical thinking, and in all of that good and solid learning experience design. It's not enough to just make some AI tools available and hope for the best! How are you upskilling your teams in the use of AI? #AI #Upskilling #CriticalThinking #AnalyticalThinking #LnD

The Rising Demand for AI Skills in the UK The Rising Demand for AI Skills in the UK The UK has experienced a 453% surge in AI course enrolments over the past five years, as professionals prepare for shifts in the job market. 👩💻👨💻 Encouragingly, women’s enrolment in AI programs has increased by 521%, paving the way for greater diversity in the field. As industries adopt AI tools to improve customer experiences, professionals are focusing on skill-building to stay adaptable and competitive in evolving roles. At Pluralsight, we help organisations stay ahead in AI by equipping teams with the skills they need to lead and innovate. #AI #SkillsDevelopment #DiversityInTech #Pluralsight #Upskilling #LearningAndDevelopment

🚨 𝘈𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘴—𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘈𝘐. — 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 🚨 With overwhelming information on the open internet, it’s hard to know what’s credible and what isn’t. Relying on questionable sources can lead to misinformation, which is dangerous for businesses. That’s why it’s crucial to learn from 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦 who truly understand AI. 🚀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗢'𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🎉 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆: • 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲: Empower all employees with foundational AI knowledge. • 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Strategic AI adoption and decision-making for leaders. • 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: Integrate AI into project workflows for better results. 📊💡 ✅ 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 of completion to validate AI skills across your teams. 📚 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 tailored to specific roles and industries. 📊 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱: Easily track progress and upskilling within your organization. In today’s fast-paced world, AI is the key to driving innovation and boosting productivity across every department. At O'Reilly, we're thrilled to introduce the AI Academy, designed to equip your entire organization—beyond just tech teams—with the skills they need to safely leverage AI. 💻🤖 AI isn’t just for tech teams—it’s for everyone! 🚀 Ready to become an AI-driven enterprise? #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechInnovation #AITraining #AIForBusiness #AIAcademy #OREILLY #AIEnterprise #FutureOfWork #AIAdoption #Innovation #Productivity #DigitalTransformation #TechSkills #AIWorkflow #AIProductivity #AIandBusiness #AIForEveryone #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #AIinWorkplace #AIForGrowth #BusinessInnovation #EmpowerTeams #AIForAll #AIRevolution #AIIntegration #AIinBusiness #AILeadership #BusinessTransformation #AIEnterpriseSolutions #AIAutomation #AIforSuccess #DataScience #AIforGrowth #AITransformation #DigitalInnovation #TechEducation #AIWorkplace #AIAdvancement #AI2024 #AIInnovation #AIandTech #AIandBusinessGrowth #AIForWork #AIforProductivity #TechEmpowerment #AIinBusinessLeadership #AIAcademyLaunch

FEW HARD QUESTIONS AND SOME EXCITING NEWS Let us ask a few questions 🤓 From 1 to 5, how confident are you about your rights when using AI systems at work? Are you also aware of the wide range of opportunities related to AI? What about if you identify an issue with an AI system, do you know what to do? In Europe, the EU AI Act is now contributing to this discussion. If a company has decided to use externally developed AI systems under their own responsibility, they are considered deployers under the AI Act and are therefore subject to Article 4 AI Act. EU AI Act Article 4 – Ensuring AI literacy of employees As of the beginning of August 2024, both providers and users of AI systems need to take measures to their best extent to ensure a sufficient level of AI literacy of their employees and third parties using these systems on their behalf. AI literacy means people need to understand their respective rights and obligations in relation to the Regulation to use an AI system, as well as the opportunities and risks of AI and the possible harm it may cause. Optimal training is recommended to be delivered based on pre-assessed knowledge levels and include both theoretical and practical elements. As AI continues to develop, ensuring updated AI literacy is going to be an ongoing task. The Path Forward Feeling overwhelmed? No need to. We are here to help you every step of the way! MAIA Venture makes your AI training journey feel smooth and uncomplicated. 💻 We are driven AI trainers – from AI Basics to Responsible AI, Future Skills, Business Use Cases, Prompting and AI tools in practice, let’s take a deep dive together 📈 We talk business and tech – let us bridge your goals with AI training and implementation 🔥 We can ignite your team’s curiosity and excitement towards AI-driven future MAIA team facilitates AI in English, Finnish, and Spanish. In the coming weeks, we will be sharing more AI news and opportunities, so make sure to follow all of us on #Linkedin and let’s be in touch! AI Literacy for All 🔥 #maiaventure #ailiteracyforall #AItraining #EUAIAct #AIAdoption #ExecutiveStrategy #FutureOfWork #ResponsibleAI