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Our 2024 #edelman Trust Barometer was launched this week #worldeconomicforum Economic Forum in #Davos, where the focus of discussion among participants is on the theme of "Rebuilding Trust". Our latest #trust report delves into this, specifically on how the rapid pace of change and innovation is impacting societies, and how people are responding to the bewildering changes around them, from the shift to green technologies to the emergence of AI. The overall sense among respondents in many countries was that innovations such as #AI, while bringing many upsides, is not being well managed, with its rapid roll-out leaving many doubtful about the benefits, and wondering whether the changes are more to the benefit of better off segments of society. This undermines trust in institutions across the board, giving rise to further polarisation in society, the focus of last year's report. Many are of the view that Science itself is too politicised, and too much under the control of governments. They would like Businesses to step up, with CEOs, scientists and technical experts playing a bigger role in shaping the way forward. In a few weeks, we will also launch a more detailed APAC study on the findings, which goes deeper into how these issues are playing out in Asia, with country specific findings. Check out the report: https://edl.mn/3HjQSBo

Poll Follow-Up: 𝑬𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒆'𝒔 𝑨𝑰 𝑨𝒄𝒕 – 𝑰𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕? ⏩ Following our recent poll, it seems that the community is divided: 52% think that Europe may be moving too quickly with AI regulation through the AI Act in regards to startups, while 48% do not think so. Such division among various profiles (researchers, CISOs, professors, lawyers, engineers,…) – 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 many of us are pondering the ramifications of this ambitious regulation. It looks like people notice valid points on both sides of the argument – the potential for hindrance due to increased operational complexity, and the potential for fostering a more trustworthy and stable environment for innovation in AI. 💬 Let's open the debate: Do you think Europe has actually found the right balance between innovation and citizen protection or should it dig further on one side? Oxana Gouliaeva Alexandre CHEVREUIL Jérôme de Castries Dominique MEURISSE Benoit T. Anastasia Stasenko Marc Leobet Eric Martel

Ahead of the UK’s hosting of the first global summit on Artificial Intelligence safety, UK Research and Innovation is investing £37 million in AI projects. Funding has been allocated to 100 projects nationwide and cover a spectrum of high growth sectors — including Food Manufacturing. We're delighted Mezze has been selected as one of the innovation-led businesses to help revolutionise our sector. Science and Technology Secretary, Michelle Donelan MP, said: "By backing 100 projects to plant the seed of an idea that could revolutionise sectors as diverse as fashion and farming, transport and construction, we are already shaping how this vital technology of the future can work for us and grow our economy." #Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Mezze. From our launch in 2021 to our position today as the go-to Customer Experience platform for food manufacturers, we have consistently strived to push the boundaries of what is possible in the software realm. "From a food industry perspective, it’s incredibly encouraging that the UK government wants to take the initiative and invest in the future. From reducing food waste to empowering employees with data analysis, the sky really is the limit as far as AI is concerned, and this study will help play a huge role." — Simon Bos, Founder, Mezze #FoodManufacturing #Industry40 #AI #UKRI Innovate UK https://lnkd.in/ey6Ne3iF

Is Europe truly lagging in innovation and AI? This perspective, while common, can be misleading. Recognising structural and ecosystem dependencies is certainly critical, but not enough. I think that the challenge for Europe is broader: it's about rethinking the role of technology in driving economic growth and social well-being. My short pamphlet delves into the history of innovation in Europe over the past decades, examining how the EU has dealt with it. I also sketch out some ideas for innovation that transcend both the typical arms race narrative and the GenAI excitement, to embrace a holistic view of the positive role technology could take reshape Europe's future. Read here: https://lnkd.in/evG6ATuQ

Canadian and UK technology industry executives, academic leaders, and policymakers have come together at the Ontario Investment and Trade Centre to set the stage for international dialogue and collaboration, at the Department for Business and Trade-Toronto #UKCanadaAIBreakfast. As global leaders in research and innovation in AI, the UK and Canada are well-positioned to lead the discussions at the AI Safety Summit. Exciting times ahead! #AISafetySummit #AI #Innovation

🌐 Reflecting on the Vibrancy of WAIC 2024: A Global AI Extravaganza 🎖 WAIC 2024 in Shanghai was a testament to the boundless possibilities of AI, bringing together global leaders, tech innovators, and AI enthusiasts to shape a future enriched by intelligent technologies. From discussions on global governance to unveiling transformative AI applications, the event underscored the pivotal role of AI in our evolving world. #WAIC #China #Shanghai #AI 🚀 Day 1 commenced with an in-depth exploration of the AI landscape, welcoming 180 overseas guests from 55 countries. The release of the "Shanghai Declaration on AI Global Governance" highlighted China's dedication to fostering secure and beneficial AI advancements. 🌐 Day 2 sustained the momentum, showcasing AI's potential to revolutionize industries. Through AI 's innovative applications and strategic dialogues, the event emphasized AI's tangible impact on society and the economy. 🗣️ The main forum provided a platform for industry leaders and academic pioneers to deliberate on AI's crucial role in propelling the new industrial revolution. The focus on AI governance for sustainable development underscored the collective pursuit of ethical AI outcomes. 📰 Global AI governance took the spotlight, with the "Shanghai Declaration" and the establishment of a global AI governance framework symbolizing international cooperation for a secure AI future. 🏁 As WAIC 2024 drew to a close, the concluding ceremony heralded a new era in AI exploration, with ongoing exhibitions and the anticipation of the 2025 conference cementing Shanghai as a hub for global AI collaboration and innovation. #WAIC2024 #AIFuture 🔚 The enduring impact of WAIC 2024 transcends the event itself, fostering an ongoing conversation on AI excellence for the greater good. Let's cultivate partnerships and collectively ensure AI's positive influence on humanity and our planet. #AIforGood #GlobalAICommunity

As Gen AI evolves, over 70% of Dutch CIOs consider having a platform that enables the adoption of emerging technologies in the next two years “very important”. Check out our new report commissioned with MIT Technology Review Insights, 'Bringing breakthrough data intelligence to industries' featured in Dutch IT Leaders🚀

Join us on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 for a virtual panel discussion between experts Paul S. Triolo and Denis Simon, PhD on how artificial intelligence has emerged as an unlikely area of U.S.-China cooperation amid their race for supremacy in cutting-edge technologies. The panel and Q&A will be moderated by Institute for China-America Studies Senior Fellow and Head, Trade 'n Technology Program (Sourabh Gupta). As the U.S.-China working group on AI convenes later this spring, what are the set of priority areas to be discussed? Do the U.S. and China share a common vision of the core ‘red lines’ that powerful AI systems should not cross? And where does AI sit within the larger scheme of China’s technological advancement aspirations? To listen to these and other answers and insights on pressing U.S.-China AI policy questions, tune in. RSVP (Zoom): https://lnkd.in/exUWSqSB About the Speakers: https://lnkd.in/eNPvzykq

As Gen AI evolves, over 70% of Dutch CIOs consider having a platform that enables the adoption of emerging technologies in the next two years “very important”. Check out our new report commissioned with MIT Technology Review Insights, 'Bringing breakthrough data intelligence to industries' featured in Dutch IT Leaders🚀

This week at Süddeutsche Zeitung Wirtschaftsgipfel I had the chance to share the panel with Kenza Ait Si Abbou and Dr. Andreas Liebl moderated by Judith Wittwer Herter and talk about recent AI industry developments and how we as Europeans can stay competitive. Two main takeaways: - the EU ecosystem driving this innovation needs (more) interest and significant funding from strategic/financial investors, as recently seen for Aleph Alpha - regulate AI systems can be an enabler in particular to create trust in technology (but only if regulation is focusing on use cases and for good reason already highly regulated products instead of regulating technology). Lets make sure the EU AI Act is becoming asap a rightful and pragmatic example for such a enabling digital regulation CertifAI SZGipfel KI Bundesverband