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KJR Celebrates Collective Innovation at the 2024 Indigenous Australian Datathon 🚀 We’re thrilled to share the success of the 4th edition of the Datathon in Cairns last weekend! 🌟 As a founding member, and for the 4th consecutive year, a sponsor and tech partner of the event, KJR proudly supported this impactful gathering. 🙌 Tech for Social Impact With over 180 participants, including more than 50% from Indigenous communities, IAD 2024 was a resounding success. The Datathon showcased #collective #innovation and the potential of #technology to address critical challenges faced by Indigenous communities. ✨ The Indigenous Australian Datathon This unique event brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds and expertise to develop innovative, community-centric #AI and Big Data solutions. By integrating Traditional Owners’ knowledge and practices, participants worked on real-world community challenges, with the potential to reshape future opportunities for Indigenous communities. We’re proud to contribute to technology-driven solutions that make a real impact, and we look forward to an even bigger and better edition next year! #Innovation #AIML #DataForGood #IndigenousDatathon #Explorers #Champions Advance Queensland Queensland Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources CSIRO MEGT (Australia) Ltd IP Australia Amazon Web Services (AWS) James Cook University Queensland AI Hub Advanced Data & AI Company

At last week’s sold-out Victorian AI Skills and Jobs Symposium held by the AIIA, attendees came together to discuss what is needed to make Victoria the leading #AI player on a global scale. KJR’s Victoria General Manager Anil K. and senior consultant Renard Vardy represented KJR. The event started with conversations on how the cyber, data, and digital departments' graduate programs are equipping graduates for in-demand roles. Further, how Australia measures up against its peers in economic sophistication, investment, education, and creativity. This was followed by insights into Singapore’s initiatives for reskilling its workforce and a panel discussion. We explored strategies for the Victorian government to position Victoria - and Australia - as leaders in the global AI landscape🌏. Ideas included establishing an AI information hub, fostering shared investments, and enhancing collaboration between industry and government to promote STEM education in schools. These ideas will feed into a delivery by the AIIA to Government on policy direction for the future. A big thank you to Noodles 🤖 for organising the event, and to all the presenters and facilitators who led by example. 👍 #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #LLM #ResponsibleAI #AIML #AssuringDigitalSuccess

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The AI Governance Workshop equips responsible AI accountable officers, leads and practitioners with crucial insights on deploying and managing AI systems responsibly and ethically. The Practical AI Assurance Workshop is designed to provide participants with a practical understanding of the process of testing and evaluating large language models, and related generative AI applications for use in a business context.    Hosted by KJR on - 👉 7 November in Brisbane: https://lnkd.in/gdANj2He   👉 12 November in Canberra: https://lnkd.in/gAzSimFD 👉 14th November in Melbourne: https://lnkd.in/g5s542by

#AI Reshaping the HR Function. Yesterday, KJR’s HR and Operations team members, Sheemal Visun and Gina Duportail (MAHRI), participated in the Victoria HR Leadership Summit, a significant event focused on the evolving landscape of HR. The summit emphasised several critical themes, including building organisational resilience, leveraging the transformative power of AI, and fostering a people-centred workplace culture. 👏 A key focus was on the ethical integration of AI within HR practices, emphasising that while AI offers tremendous potential, it is essential to balance this with a commitment to human connection and cultural cohesion. 🤝 The sessions underscored the importance of developing human skills alongside technical competencies, recognising AI's capabilities are only beginning to be realised. Moreover, the insights shared throughout the event highlighted organisations need to prioritise trust in hybrid work models and invest in effective change management strategies. As the workplace continues to evolve, these elements will be crucial in navigating the challenges that lie ahead. Sheemal, KJR's Chief Operations and People Officer commented "Adaptability is essential for shaping the future workplace, particularly amidst complex social and economic challenges. For HR leaders, this means adopting flexible strategies and fostering an agile workforce that can swiftly respond to changing demands. By prioritising continuous learning and resilience, we can create a culture that not only survives but thrives in uncertainty". "We look forward to applying these insights as we continue to support KJR in adapting to the changing environment of tech", added Sheemal. #KJRlife #WomeninTech #ResponsibleAI #AssuringDigitalSuccess #Diversity #Leadership

ISO 42001 is setting the global standard for Responsible AI management. 🌍 The standard offers a robust framework for ethical #AI governance, focusing on risk management, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. It aids organisations in effectively managing AI risks, fostering trust, and ensuring secure, responsible AI implementation. While ISO 42001 provides the controls to have in place, it does not dictate how to implement them, giving organisations flexibility in adapting the practices to their specific needs. In this article KJR’s CTO Dr. Mark Pedersen expands on the risks associated with AI; KJR’s Stan Potums, a Machine Learning specialist and certified ISO 42001 Lead Implementer talks about his work with organisations looking to adopt responsible AI practices.   👉 Dive into the full story on how ISO 42001 is setting the standard here: https://lnkd.in/gPAvxrBj With over 27 years of pioneering experience in quality assurance and verification, KJR has been at the forefront of developing pragmatic approaches that ensure compliant and successful AI deployments.    #ArtificialIntelligence #ResponsibleAI #AIRegulation #MachineLearning #LLM #AIML #ISO42001

KJR Founder & Chairman Dr. Kelvin Ross spoke last week at TechConnect IT Solutions ‘Technology Immersion Day’ in Brisbane. This exclusive event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and technology experts from the mining, heavy industry, and critical infrastructure sectors. Kelvin spoke on how #dronetechnology, #automation and #AI are driving transformative changes, enhancing efficiency, safety, sustainability, and profitability. In particular Kelvin spoke on the difficulties of data system integration utilising drone technologies - involving challenges such as managing large data volumes, ensuring compatibility across different data formats, and addressing interoperability issues. At KJR, we specialise in system and data integration, AI, and analytics—empowering industries to embrace these technological advancements. Learn more about our expertise here: https://lnkd.in/gB5hScGP #Databricks, #XMPro, #datagovernance #dataanalytics Graham Cummins

🚀 New Podcast Episode Alert! Navigating AI's Evolving Landscape In this episode of "Let's Talk VDML: Practical Conversations about #AI Assurance ", KJR ACT&NSW General Manager Andrew Hammond is joined by AI Technologist Dr Daniel Riedel, Chief Product Officer at x-RD, an Australian company specialising in cybersecurity, automation, and AI for secure environments and high-compliance sectors. Drew and Daniel dive into the evolving roles in the AI development pipeline, the growing skills gap, and the need to reshape Australia’s education system to produce job-ready graduates. You’ll hear about... - the importance of foundational models like ChatGPT - the potential of smaller, specialised models - the impact of AI on cybersecurity - the challenges of implementing AI systems in production - the role of standards such as ISO 42001 Listen below to find out how to navigate AI's Evolving Landscape 👇 ▶️ Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gxZPYjEG 🎧 Listen on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/g2nTiKZz The KJR VDML podcast series aims to provide insights and practical guidance for developing robust and reliable Machine Learning models to deliver AI solutions. We explore real-world examples and the challenges associated with bias, error rates, and performance measurement in ML models.   #AIGovernance #RiskManagement #AICompliance #ResponsibleAI #Podcast #ML

Last week KJR Founder Kelvin Ross joined a panel discussion in Brisbane at the AIIA event 'Navigating AI in the Public Sector'. Joining him were Marco Fahmi, Director of Strategy for Data and AI at the Queensland Government Customer and Digital Group, Lisa Green, Data and AI Solutions Executive at Telstra, and David Preston, Director of Web and Digital at the Queensland Department of Education. Moderated by Gisele Kapterian, Senior Director of Public Sector Strategy APAC, at Salesforce, Marco presented on QChat - Queensland Government’s own generative AI virtual assistant developed in-house by Marco’s team. The panel engaged in robust discussion on the agreed opportunities #AI is and will provide government and industry. Importantly, in order to ensure that trust of both AI technology and its end-users, there is the paramount need to adhere to secure guardrails in the development and application of such technology. Staff training has been key for both government and Telstra staff in their respective AI rollouts. Lisa highlighted Telstra’s deployment of the AI Assistant Copilot for Microsoft 365 to its staff will see training instigated for all applicable staff. The interaction between technology, data and AI also exposed some thought-provoking views. Kelvin commented “ Whilst AI is already delivering incremental efficiency gains on top of our current IT systems, the real gains as we move forward will be rethinking ways businesses interact with their customers. Ultimately the biggest benefit is that AI could enable a completely new way for us to interact with technology and data, and is quite different to the way we think about IT systems now. Maybe AI makes our IT systems more human! ”. With over 27 years of pioneering experience in quality assurance and verification, KJR has been at the forefront of developing pragmatic approaches that ensure compliant and successful AI deployments. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #AIAdoption #AIML #AssuringDigitalSuccess #AItesting Graham Cummins

KJR CEO Dr Kelvin Ross delivered a keynote on AI Safety at the Australian System Safety Conference (ASSC) this week in Brisbane.    𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲: 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲, 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞   Dr Ross provideed an in-depth overview of emerging AI safety policies and governance frameworks, with a particular focus on Australia. He explored the influences of international efforts and cross-industry collaboration on shaping a responsible, secure future for AI technology. He aslo discussed the role of disruptive technologies in redefining assurance and governance standards, offering insights into how industries can navigate this fast-evolving landscape.    KJR CTO Dr Mark Pedersen also presented on responsible AI implementation, addressing the ethical, technical, and regulatory challenges that organisations face today. With over 27 years of pioneering experience in quality assurance and verification, KJR has been at the forefront of developing pragmatic approaches that ensure compliant and successful AI deployments.    👉 More on our expertise here: https://lnkd.in/gVwV59Vc     #ArtificialIntelligence #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #AIAdoption #AIML   #AssuringDigitalSuccess