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🌍 Innovation & Regulation Updates: September 2024 Here’s the latest in #AI regulation and innovation from across 🇪🇺 Europe this month: 1️⃣ 🇬🇧 UK Signs First International AI Treaty (Published: 5 September 2024): The UK became the first to sign a legally-binding treaty on the safe use of AI, aimed at protecting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. This new framework will help manage AI systems globally and ensure they are used safely, without eroding public trust. 🛡️ 2️⃣ european regions research and innovation network European Innovation Agenda Progress (Published: 9 September 2024): The European Commission reported that 13 out of 25 actions under the New European Innovation Agenda have been completed. These actions are helping startups access funding and resources, such as the €115M in EU funding allocated to innovation ecosystems, with additional €77M co-funded from private sources. This initiative aims to support deep tech innovation across the EU. 🚀 Stay informed about how these developments in AI and innovation could impact your business! #AIRegulation #InnovationNews #TechTrends #VentureFinance #P2VentureFinance

We are honored to have the continued partnership with The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to expand All Tech Is Human's work driving Responsible AI through our multi-city convenings, upcoming policy resources, and engagements with key companies in the ecosystem. When done properly, technology can uplift communities and drive progress. Together, we’re building a future where AI strengthens dignity, equity, and shared purpose. Learn more about the PJMF's bold commitment to AI for good here: https://lnkd.in/g_J2R8WR #PJMFIMPACT2024 #TechForGood #SocialImpact #AIInnovation #HumanCenteredAI #ResponsibleTech #ResponsibleAI #AllTechIsHuman

💡🚀 Exciting News: The Council of the European Union has passed the world's first AI regulation! This groundbreaking legislation, effective from May 21, 2024, adopts a risk-based approach to ensure safe and trustworthy AI systems. It aims to protect citizens' rights, foster innovation and trust, enhance competitiveness, and provide regulatory clarity. Dive deeper into how this new regulation will influence mobility transition research and projects like AI-CENTIVE by reading the full article 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/dkwJszRZ _____ Our project partners DIO - Data Intelligence Offensive | webLyzard technology | Modul University Vienna | Universität für Bodenkultur Wien | ummadum | GeoSphere Austria | Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz #AICentive #MobilityTransition #AIRegulation #ai_act #eu #ki #ai #Innovation #SustainableMobility #FutureOfMobility #EUAIAct #ArtificialIntelligence #Ummadum #Sustainability

Building AI tech for everyone has to be an inclusive process, says Petri Myllymäki, who joined the United Nations #AIAdvisoryBody this past year. The final report says AI development must respect human rights and the concerns of the Global South. https://lnkd.in/db5Yd879 Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology #AIGovernance #artificialintelligence Helsinki Institute for Information Technology AI Finland ELLIS - European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems University of Helsinki Research Council of Finland | Suomen Akatemia

At the the 28th Forum 2000 Conference in Prague, I had the privilege of joining an exciting panel session titled “Human Rights in the Age of AI: What Next?” in cooperation with the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. Alongside Iverna McGOWAN (United Nations), Veronika Bílková (Charles University), and Noah Oder (OECD), we tackled some of the most pressing issues surrounding AI and human rights. We dove deep into topics like Ethics in AI, exploring how algorithmic biases can widen inequality and how we can make AI more accessible to underserved communities. We also explored the regulatory landscape, including the EU AI Act, and discussed how global efforts are shaping the future of AI governance to ensure fairness and accountability. A special thanks to Pavel Pšeja for his excellent moderation, guiding us through these complex and timely discussions! And off course a special thanks to the Responsible Technology Hub and their tireless efforts on those subjects! Forum 2000 Foundation #AI #HumanRights #AIRegulation #Forum2000 #TechForGood #EUAIACT #Prague

🌐 Explore the Future of AI with the ABCS On Wednesday, 13 November at 18:00, join us at Magnusson Law, Hamngatan 15, Stockholm for an insightful evening with Christian Guttmann, founding chairman of the Nordic Artificial Intelligence Institute and former Vice President at TietoEVRY, a global IT leader. Together, we’ll dive into: Where AI Stands Today: Cutting-edge solutions, emerging trends, and whether Generative AI is meeting last year’s bold promises. The Global AI Race: How Europe, the US, and China’s approaches are reshaping global power dynamics. AI in Australia: The impressive strides Australian businesses and government are making in AI. This is a unique chance to connect with AI leaders and engage in discussions that matter to the future of technology and our interconnected world. Save the date, and join us for an evening of learning, connection, and vision. We look forward to enriching discussions with like-minded professionals. Signup link in comments: #AustralianBusinessCouncil t #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Networking

We had an incredible time at the Menifee Mayors Technology Exchange recently. 🚀 It was fantastic to connect with fellow tech leaders and companies, and share our vision for a more human-centric approach to AI. Menifee, the fastest growing city in California, is certainly a place to watch for tech innovation. We're thrilled to be part of this vibrant community and can't wait to see what the future holds! How are you embracing AI in your business? Let's continue the conversation below. 👇 #morehumanwithai #vivians #AIforbusiness #techinnovation #MenifeeTechExchange

Last year, I've had the chance to meet dedicated and inspiring Civil Society Organisations all around Europe and beyond, to discuss their work in AI governance. I've discovered a whole new world of policy-making for emerging technologies and, let me tell you, it was far more complex, interconnected and high-stakes that I could ever imagine. This study examines how inclusive AI governance frameworks are by exploring how CSOs view and navigate their roles within European policies. It identifies key challenges and outcomes of CSOs involvement while analysing the current understanding of their participation. On a broader level, it looks at how the international community can ensure AI systems benefit society and reduce risks by adopting policies that actively involve CSOs. Here are some of our findings : - Institutional barriers, not just technical expertise gaps, limit CSOs participation in AI governance. - Governance prioritizes innovation and security, sidelining public concerns and human rights. - CSOs play an important role in defending democratic values but face power imbalances with big tech and geopolitical interests. - The focus must shift to stronger oversight, inclusive mechanisms and recognizing CSOs’ societal impact beyond measurable outcomes. You can learn more about concrete recommendations in our report. Thank you to Jérôme Duberry and Roxana Radu for their guidance and feedback during these months. Thank you to the team, Yu Long, Minwoo Ki and Grecia Pillaca Burga, for our collaboration on this project !

Last week we had a great conversation with Helder Touças from the City of Lisbon about the growing importance of AI literacy. It's clear that the conversation has rapidly evolved from digital literacy to the need for AI literacy, a shift that’s critical as AI continues to reshape our technological and social landscapes. As part of the Manchester's Digital Strategy Team and my work on AI solutions with Caddy at Citizens Advice Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford, I’ve seen firsthand the necessity of ensuring that everyone is part of this conversation. It’s not just about understanding how to use AI but also about grasping what it is, its potential, and the challenges it brings. One of the standout initiatives addressing this is The Manchester Metropolitan University AI People Panel. This incredible programme actively involves citizens in discussions about how and why AI solutions are designed and deployed, ensuring that the public has a voice in shaping AI’s future. It’s encouraging to see councils across Europe grappling with these important questions, all sharing the same passion: to empower our citizens when it comes to AI. #AILiteracy #DigitalStrategy #CitizenEmpowerment #AIForAll #TechForGood #AIPeoplePanel

As a member of the Task Force on "Science and Digitalisation for a Better Future", organised under the official think tank engagement group of the G7 (Think7), I was pleased to contribute, together with my Centrum für Europäische Politik colleague Eleonora Poli, PhD, to a policy brief entitled "Democratic Governance of AI Systems and Datasets", published today. Our brief addresses key issues surrounding AI capabilities and the challenges they pose, including the risk of exacerbating global inequalities, the concentration of technological power, and threats to democratic governance. Co-authored with experts from two other organisations (Open Future Foundation and MicroSave Consulting (MSC)), our analysis outlines actionable policy interventions to democratise AI technology. These include strengthening oversight, ensuring equitable access, and fostering international cooperation to make AI a force for good that respects human rights and democratic values around the world. Special thanks are due to Alek Tarkowski for the organisation of our work. The policy brief is now available online, and I encourage anyone interested in the future of AI and digital governance to read our findings and recommendations. You can download the policy brief here: https://lnkd.in/eiHi-Swr #Think7 #G7 #Digitalisation #AI #PublicPolicy #TechnologyForGood