Hello and welcome to issue No.5 of The Data & AI Dispatch! 👋
After a summer break, we are back to bring you the latest data and AI news, covering trends, insights, and regulations in the industry. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes in the data world, it offers practical advice and real-world use cases to inform and inspire.
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👋NEW MONTH, NEW COHORT!
The latest budding data stars at the Rockborne Academy are making incredible progress! They’ve already mastered Excel, SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, and now they’re conquering Python and Pandas!🚀
Learn more about life at Rockborne.
Our 4-week, free training Bootcamp is now open for applications. This is a chance for you to gain new data (Excel, SQL & PowerBI) and communication skills through a specially designed program led by our dedicated training team. We don't mind what you studied or what grade you achieved, but we are looking for someone keen to learn and interested in a career in data. Those who demonstrate strong performance may be extended an offer to join our award-winning data graduate programme on a full-time basis. (Apply)
📺EMPOWERING PAKISTANI WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE FT. WASEEM ALI
Our CEO, Waseem Ali, appeared on the Youth on the Rise podcast with Umer Chaudhry to discuss the main barriers preventing women from entering the workforce, as well as the importance of role models and mentorship in inspiring more young women to pursue a career in data.
Waseem also shared his personal journey and the experiences that ignited his commitment to this crucial cause.
🏥HARNESSING DATA IN HEALTHCARE TO CUT GLOBAL MORTALITY
The growth of digital technology has unleashed unprecedented opportunities for leveraging health data to enhance care delivery and improve patient outcomes globally.
Despite good progress, there is a clear need for the further integration of digital health technologies and the optimization of health data usage and sharing in healthcare.
From women’s health to the impact of climate change on health, there is much need — and much opportunity — in the further and deeper integration of data into our healthcare systems. (Read)
😬META GOES AHEAD WITH CONTROVERSIAL AI TRAINING IN THE UK
Social media giant Meta is resuming its controversial plans to use Facebook and Instagram user posts to train generative AI (GenAI).
The practice is effectively banned in the EU at present after the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) requested the firm pause its project, in a move Meta branded as “a step backwards for European innovation.”
However, the firm confirmed on Friday that it would begin doing so in the UK over the coming months - using public posts, comments, photos and captions to improve its GenAI models. Private messages, and content from users under 18, are exempt. (Read)
🤖BESPOKE TRAINING TO UPSKILL YOUR DATA TEAMS
At Rockborne, we recognise that every business has distinct goals and requirements. Upskilling your team with data & AI training course is important for staying competitive, but one-size-fits-all courses that don't address the specific needs of your business simply aren't good enough anymore.
That’s why our bespoke Large Language Model (LLM), Prompt Engineering and AI training courses are designed to be fully customisable, ensuring they align precisely with your unique objectives.
The unique challenges and goals of our clients run through the DNA of the courses we build for them, ensuring that our excellent team of coaches can upskill and uplift your team in a meaningful and targeted way.
Contact us today to learn how we can tailor our AI training solutions to fit your budget and team size.
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📉BUSINESSES REDUCE HEADCOUNTS IN FAVOUR OF AI
Businesses are increasingly reducing headcounts in favour of AI – how can they do so responsibly?
Harnham Group Director, Sam Maughan, spoke with People Management magazine about how other firms can roll out the tech in a legal and ethical way. (Read)
✍️UK SIGNS FIRST TREATY TO IMPLEMENT AI SAFEGUARDS
The UK government has signed the first international treaty on artificial intelligence in a move that aims to prevent misuses of the technology, such as spreading misinformation or using biased data to make decisions.
The agreement, drawn up by the Council of Europe, states that countries must implement safeguards against any threats posed by AI to human rights, democracy and the rule of law. (Read)
⚽WHITEPAPER: HOW AI IS TRANSFORMING THE WORLD OF SPORT
In the wake of EURO 2024 and the Paris Olympics, and the start of the Champions League this week, we’re celebrating a huge summer for sport with our newest whitepaper. This report includes:
Simulations and digital twins: How simulations are being used to inform decision-making at the highest level of sport
AI-powered refereeing and officiating: The sports that could be fully officiated by machines in the next 10 years – and what that means for the rulebooks
How AI can predict and prevent injuries: For the biggest sports organisations in the world, here’s why managing and navigating injuries intelligently has become just as important at matchday tactics and team selection
✏️HEADLINES FROM OUR BLOG
📬Tips to Succeed in Data Without a STEM Degree (Read)
📬Rockborne Nominated for Three DataIQ Awards (Read)
📢ROCKBORNE'S VOICE IN THE MEDIA
📑Our CEO Waseem Ali spoke to Computer Weekly about building an AI dataset (Read)
📽️Waseem also spoke to DigitFYI about female representation in tech (Watch)
📑Director Amy Foster spoke to Cosmopolitan about how graduates can find a job (Read)
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2moThe focus on healthcare AI suggests a shift towards more practical applications. Government policies will likely shape the ethical landscape of these advancements. Rockborne's involvement hints at a focus on robust infrastructure for data-driven insights. What are Rockborne's thoughts on using federated learning to protect patient privacy in healthcare AI?