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Manchester Prize Judge, Hayaatun Sillem, shares her thoughts on the finalist teams, and discusses some of the wider changes needed before we look to use AI to help us solve ever more complex economic and social challenges. Read it now: https://lnkd.in/eS89QpkQ #ManchesterPrize #AIForGood #TechForGood

🗣️ Get to know the speakers at the #AI24 – The Lamarr Conference! 📢 Prof. Dr. Stefan Feuerriegel, head of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence in Management at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, will speak at 12:30 PM on the second day of the Lamarr Conference. His talk, "AI for Making Better Business Decisions," will explore how #AI can improve business outcomes. 💼📈 🔑 This presentation is part of our key area: "AI in Business." It covers AI's role in modernizing #management, enhancing #logistics efficiency and #sustainability, and fostering competitiveness and innovation. It will also address the new regulatory frameworks of the #AIAct and the practical requirements for AI applications in business. 👨💼 In addition to leading an institute, Feuerriegel holds dual professorships at LMU. He has been a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University and an assistant professor at ETH Zürich, earning his Ph.D. from the University of Freiburg in 2015. With over 70 journal articles and 80 conference papers, his work has garnered 6,500+ citations. His research, supported by major companies and over EUR 5.5 million in grants, includes the prestigious #SNSF Eccellenza Grant. 💬 Feuerriegel's talk will delve into the transformative role of AI in enhancing business decision-making, examining technologies like #explainableAI, domain adaptation, and causal machine learning. It will highlight how these technologies uncover hidden patterns and generate actionable insights, supported by real-world case studies from leading companies. ℹ️ Find out more about the AI24 – The Lamarr Conference and its program: https://lnkd.in/ezG4tsXN #LamarrCon

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is spearheading the establishment of regional innovation engines, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and expanding its financial and operational capacities. In a conversation with Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, NSF's director, on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin, the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) was highlighted as a pivotal initiative to connect U.S. researchers with vital AI resources, including computational data and software models. This initiative aims to democratize AI access and foster an inclusive, trustworthy U.S. AI ecosystem. The NAIRR, alongside NSF's partnership with over a dozen federal agencies and numerous nongovernmental organizations, seeks to bridge the resource gap in AI research and development. Additionally, NSF's launch of the first new directorate in 31 years, the Technology Innovation Partnerships, and the creation of ten regional innovation engines funded by the CHIPS Act, exemplify its commitment to unleashing innovation and talent across the nation. These efforts, supported by a blend of federal and partnership funding, are poised to generate significant impacts, including job creation, advancement in AI technologies, and the establishment of a competitive, innovative U.S. ecosystem. #nsf #ai #nairr #innovation #technology #research #artificialintelligence #regionalengines #stem #partnerships Source- https://lnkd.in/gcfTiNVD

Over the past two days, StageOne in Zürich became the hub of groundbreaking discussions, where over 2,000 AI leaders, innovators, and experts came together to shape the future of artificial intelligence. The SwissCognitive | AI Ventures, Advisory & Research team, along with DALITH Steiger-Gablinger💃🏻🎗️ and THE AI ANDY FITZE 🧠⛵, were proud to be part of it and connect with this vibrant AI ecosystem. Some of the highlights from the sessions: - Prof. Ciira Maina (Data Science Africa) highlighted the role of AI in solving unique challenges in Africa, from health and agriculture to climate action, all in the context of data scarcity. - Petar Tsankov (LatticeFlow AI) reminded us that AI Trust is now a global priority, emphasising the need for clear AI standards and risk management strategies. - Adrian Ott (EY), Angela Carpintieri (Julius Baer), Islam El-Ashi (DFINITY Foundation), and Abdel Labbi (IBM), discussed how AI is reshaping industries across the board. - The session on AI Education included Fiona Könz (AI for Schools, ETH AI Center), Martin Hirzel (Swissmem), Andreas Urbanski (Former Director of AI Partnerships, Google), Andri Silberschmidt-Buhofer (Nationalrat, FDP), and Prof. Dirk Wilhelm (ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences), who stressed the importance of preparing the next generation of AI innovators. The AI+X Summit continues to be a cornerstone for AI innovation in Switzerland. We’re excited about the conversations we had, the ideas we exchanged, and the future of AI we’re shaping together. Big thank you to: Daniel Naeff Helga Rietz, Dominic Williams ∞, DFINITY, Andreas Krause, Matthias Zwingli, Katharina Frey, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA, Noah Bubenhofer, University of Zurich, ANYbotics Bianka Németvölgyi #AIXSummit #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #SwissCognitive

Today, the ‘AI and Sustainability: Our People-Centred Approach’ workshop is taking place at the Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) at the University of Surrey. The workshop brings together #science experts from #academia with partners in #industry who use AI to solve real-world problems and aim to make #AI sustainable. This workshop acts as a #dynamic platform for exchanging new ideas and nurturing future #research #collaborations. Using AI #technology responsibly and understanding its #environmental #impact is critical to drive a #sustainable transition. Hear from the Institute for Sustainability's AI and Sustainability Programme Lead, Erick Sperandio, Fellows of the Institute, Arshdeep Singh (PhD) and Dr. Jill Juergensen, and more speakers in the programme here: https://lnkd.in/eJgDV64p This workshop is co-sponsored by the IAS, the Institute for Sustainability, the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI (PAI) and EPSRC via the AI for Sound project. #SDG3 #SDG17

🌍✨ LCC International University at the Forefront of AI Research We are proud to share that Maria Lai Ling Lam, Ph.D., represented LCC International University, Lithuania at two prestigious academic events, contributing valuable insights into the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and society: 🔹 2024 Annual Research Roundtable at Regent University: Maria Lam presented the thought-provoking paper, “AI Facilitates or Impedes Human Flourishing?”, exploring how AI shapes human well-being and societal progress. 🔹 Trends in Science and Studies in the Context of Globalization (SCEDU 2024): Maria Lam discussed the “Challenges of Adoption and Deployment of AI in the Global Healthcare System,” addressing the hurdles and opportunities of integrating AI into global health contexts. At LCC International University, we are committed to fostering critical dialogue on the ethical and practical dimensions of technology in a rapidly changing world. #AIResearch #HumanFlourishing #GlobalHealthcare #EthicsInTech #LCCInternationalUniversity

AI conferences are always fun, especially when they take place in the vibrant and beautiful city of Barcelona in the summer! 🤖☀️ I will be presenting our research on the state of industry adoption of #CausalAI and our collaborative projects with industry, as part of an invited workshop on #causality at the 40th Conference on Uncertainty in Artificial Intelligence. #UAI2024

https://lnkd.in/dbpphZXN: On March 12, 2024, Italy experienced a landmark event with a national conference titled "Artificial Intelligence for Italy," organized by the Department for Digital Transformation and AgID - the Digital Italy Agency. The conference aimed to explore the current and future impact of technology on the country and featured discussions on the pivotal role of AI in Italy's digital transformation. Topics included the intersection of AI, innovation, and entrepreneurship, as well as AI's influence on key sectors of the Italian economy, such as industry and healthcare. The event also emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in shaping a sustainable digital future and highlighted the significance of education and training in preparing society for the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. The conference served as a platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing among government institutions, businesses, and academic organizations to navigate the era of AI effectively. Overall, the conference represented a significant step forward for Italian innovation and was supported by https://lnkd.in/eqr3wusx, a leading platform dedicated to promoting AI accessibility and knowledge.

The Victorian AI Skills and Jobs Symposium at the Cremorne Digital Hub yesterday was phenomenal. The aim of the event was to discuss what is needed to make Victoria a leading #AI player on a global scale. Besides brilliant presentations from Professor Rocky Scopelliti and Siew Lee Seow on Australia’s innovation investment and the need to enhance productivity, the audience had the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops across key priority areas. Our discussion on industry and government #partnerships generated a remarkable range of ideas to encourage AI innovation, share knowledge and drive economic growth. From a mapping tool to showcase AI adoption by local industries to inclusive pathways for capacity building and job creation in the technology sector. At the Monash Data Futures Institute, we have a mission to advance #interdisciplinary AI applications for social good. Events like this symposium are extremely valuable and demonstrate that when we work together, and foster partnerships between academia, industry and government, we can co-develop innovative approaches to make Victoria a global leader in AI. Thanks to AIIA and Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions for hosting this fantastic event as part of Tech Week 2024. #techweekCDH #AIforGood

🚀The current pace of advancements in AI demands a reevaluation of the paper review process. The lengthy timeline from reviewer feedback to publication acceptance can result in presenting outdated work at conferences. Furthermore, the academic community's skepticism towards knowledge from sources like posts on media or arXiv underscores the need for a more robust validation system🧐 I encourage leaders in academia, industry, conference organizing bodies, and committee members to come together for a comprehensive discussion on implementing a swift and efficient paper review pipeline. This collaborative effort is essential to ensure the ongoing validity and credibility of day-to-day state-of-the-art work in AI research, aligning our practices with the rapid evolution of technology💡 🌎Let’s collectively rethink and reform our approach to research publication to create a more dynamic and impactful environment. Please reshare and reply with your suggested solutions for this. #AICommunity #AIResearch #Innovation #AITech #Publications #PaperReview