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  • [New] Much like the influential impact of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on data privacy, the AI Act aims to set a global standard for AI regulation by imposing obligations on AI systems based on their potential risks and impacts. Logan & Partners
  • [New] Artificial Intelligence has gained significant traction in recent years, and if properly handled, it has the potential to exceed expectations in a wide range of application areas throughout the world. SpringerLink
  • [New] United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will use AI to improve immigration officer training. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • [New] The Federal Emergency Management Agency will deploy AI to help communities plan for and develop hazard mitigation plans to build resilience and minimize risks. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • [New] Roughly 49% of companies mentioned AI in their reports, with some including the accelerated progression of AI as an emerging risk, but that it did not see any discussion of board oversight of AI. Travers Smith
  • [New] While the risks surrounding the most concerning uses for AI are valid, that should not stop the technology from being used for good - like to eliminate the world's deadliest infectious disease, help with wildfire recovery, and save ecosystems critical to mitigating the climate crisis. Good Good Good
  • [New] As generative AI continues to transform industries and boost the global economy, staying current on the latest advancements will be key to maintaining a competitive edge. Dataquest
  • [New] China and the European Union are further ahead with their attempts to regulate AI, with China setting restrictions on the tech last year, and the EU passing the world's first legislation designed to address AI risks earlier this month. The Register
  • [New] By 2030 we will have created or scaled up at least 8 responsible AI research labs at African universities and helped create regulatory frameworks for responsible AI. GOV.UK
  • [New] A consortium of Siport21, Port de Barcelona, and the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya - BarcelonaTech will develop COMPASS +, an innovative system for maritime traffic operational control based on artificial intelligence and machine learning. PortSEurope
  • [New] Sophos X-Ops' unique amalgamation of threat intelligence, incident response capabilities, and predictive AI technologies equips organizations with the tools necessary to enhance their security posture. TechSpective
  • [New] In Microsoft 365 apps like OneNote, Copilot will be able to use AI to analyze handwritten notes, saving time and keeping them in their flow. Microsoft Devices Blog
  • [New] Tools built using artificial intelligence could be an effective alternative to current methods for the rapid reconstruction of particle tracks. phys.org
  • [New] Nokia's enhanced WaveSuite portfolio incorporates machine learning into the Health and Analytics application to use network intelligence to support optical fiber sensing, which will help network operators detect disturbances to the fiber optic cable within their networks that may produce outages. Yahoo Finance
  • [New] Instead of just trying to target scaled content created using AI, Google will tackle all forms of scaled content, whether made by humans, automation, or a combination of both. Damteq
  • [New] Deepfakes, leveraging artificial intelligence, pose a threat to public trust and truthfulness, prompting global concern among leaders. Economic Times
  • [New] At Michigan Medicine, doctors and researchers are using artificial intelligence to help diagnose brain tumours, generate new antiviral molecules, and analyze cardiac signals to better predict adverse cardiac events. Michigan Today
  • [New] With generative AI specifically, the Conference Board of Canada estimated in February that the technology could add close to 2% to Canada's gross domestic product, assuming businesses adopt it. The Globe and Mail
  • AI demand: Forecasts indicate an annual growth rate between 38% and 50% throughout 2027, which indicates that even in the lowest of estimates, demand is expected to be strong. Seeking Alpha
  • We believe that a data-centric approach holds the key to unlocking the transformative potential of AI and machine learning. World Business Outlook

Last updated: 27 March 2024



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