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AI, Cybersecurity and National Interests! - Excited for today's APPG AI (All-Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence) evidence session at the UK Parliament, titled “AI & Cybersecurity: "Safeguarding National Interests in the Digital Age”, as we explore crucial discussions around the intersection of AI and cybersecurity! Our esteemed speakers are: - Zoe Kleinman – Technology Editor at BBC News, Senior On-Air Journalist and Presenter. - Dr Oliver Patel, AIGP, CIPP/E – Enterprise AI Governance Lead, AstraZeneca | Member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Advisory Board and the OECD Expert Group on AI Risk and Accountability. - Sunaina Aytan – Cybersecurity Consultant, Airbus Protect | Member of the UK Cyber Security Council and Advisory Board for Cyber London. - Ben Johnson – Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, Uptitude. - Saj Huq – Chief Commercial Officer, Plexal and Member, National Cyber Advisory Board. Chairs: Allison Gardner MP and Lord Tim Clement-Jones CBE Secretariat: - Professor Birgitte Andersen, Big Innovation Centre Today's APPG AI Evidence Meeting explores the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and data privacy, focusing on safeguarding national interests and individual rights. Discussions will cover how AI can enhance cybersecurity while mitigating associated risks, and the role of government-industry collaboration in addressing cyber threats. The session will also examine regulatory frameworks needed to balance AI innovation with privacy protection, including international cooperation for a unified approach. A key focus is synthetic data, its role in AI development, and implementation challenges. The meeting aims to drive policy and strategic discussions. We will address: (i) AI in Cybersecurity and National Security - How can AI enhance cybersecurity and protect critical infrastructure? - What risks does AI pose in cybersecurity, and how can they be mitigated? - How can governments and industries collaborate to tackle evolving cyber threats? (ii) AI and Data Privacy: Protecting Rights and Balancing Innovation - How can legislators promote AI innovation while safeguarding privacy rights? - What regulatory frameworks are needed for handling personal data in AI? - What international collaborations are necessary for a unified approach to (iii) AI and data privacy? Focus on Synthetic Data - How can synthetic data improve AI development and testing? - What challenges do organizations face in using synthetic versus real-world data? #AI #Cybersecurity #DataPrivacy #NationalSecurity #Innovation #SyntheticData #AIGovernance #DigitalAge #CyberThreats #Policy #PrivacyProtection #GovernmentIndustryCollaboration #AIApplications #CriticalInfrastructure #TechForGood #PrivacyRights #RegulatoryFramework #AIInnovation #CyberSecurityCouncil #biginnovationcentre #bbc #artificialintelligence #appgai

What a fantastic APPG AI & Meta Open Loop Roundtable and Reception—insightful discussions, brilliant minds, and a deep dive into the future of AI markets! This event marked the launch of the Open Loop UK report on AI competition, presented by Taja Naidoo (Senior Public Policy Manager, Data & AI Regulation at Meta), bringing together industry leaders in AI Foundation Models, parliamentarians, Meta Open Loop global group, and the All Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence (APPG AI) Advisory Board and community. Chris Yiu (Director of Public Policy, Northern Europe, Meta) presented the first insights of the evening on AI foundation models, innovation collaboration and markets. With top-tier panellists and thought leaders—including: - Hamzah Malik, Founder and MD, Regent Branding & Vet Pulse AI - Ali Teeny (Global Head of AI & ML, Kraken Tech, Octopus Energy), - Verity Egerton-Doyle (Antitrust & Foreign Investment Partner, UK Co-Head of Technology Sector & Global Co-Head of Games & Interactive Entertainment, Linklaters) - Rohit Dhawan PhD (Group Executive Director of AI, Lloyds Banking Group) —we explored how to unlock innovation, strengthen competition, and ensure UK leadership in AI Foundation Models. A huge thank you to Allison Gardner MP for chairing, Lord Tim Clement-Jones CBE for hosting the reception, and everyone who contributed. Proud to represent APPG AI Secretariat and speaking and organising with Meta top policy team—Sophie England, Maartje Nugteren, and Taja Naidoo. Paul Dixon, Head of Public Sector, Capgemini UK Markus Anderljung, Head of Policy, GovAI of AI Charles Kerrigan, Partner, Banking & Int Finance, CMS Tax Law Yatin Mahandru, Head of Public Sector & Health, Cognizant Sulabh Soral, Chief AI Officer, Deloitte EDWARD FU, Head of Government Affairs, Duolingo Sarah Reynolds, Partner, EY Law Jonathan Atkin, CEO, Favom Lawrence Turner, Founder, AMI Limited DR Scott Steedman CBE, Director of Standards, BSI Group PROF. Ashley Braganza, Dean, Brunel Business School Daniel Wilson, Policy and Public Affairs Director, BT Group Shaun O'Callaghan, Santander UK ⚡ Ben Johnson, Co-Founder and CTO, Uptitude Sara El-Hanfy, Head of AI & ML, Innovate UK Matt Peake, Onfido John Buyers, Partner, Osborne Clarke Richard Chiumento FCIPD, CEO Rialto Tamara Quinn, Director - Data, AI & IP Knowledge David Elcombe, Managing Director, WindWorkX PROF DAVID LESLIE, Director of Ethics and Innovation Research, Queen Mary University of London Yogesh Joshee, Founder& CEO GenAirate Technologies Bianca Nobilo, Chief External Affairs Officer & Executive Board Member, IFS Sarah Chiplin, Head of Media Content Production, IFS Sophie de Schwarzburg-Gunther Flavia Kenyon, Barrister at The 36 Group  Dr Robert Barnes, Chartered FCSI(Hon) Chris Yiu (Director of Public Policy, Northern Europe, Meta) Big Innovation Centre #AI #Innovation #Competition #APPGAI #FoundationModels #meta #appgai #biginnovationcentre

'AI & Sustainability: Smart Cities & Clean Technologies' are core topics of our time! Join us to explore how policy can respond, at our upcoming APPG AI (All-Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence) Evidence Session in the UK Parliament on Monday, 13 May 2024, featuring expert speakers: - David Elcombe, Managing Director, WindWorkX - Iggy Bassi, Co-Founder, Earthena.AI  - Will Cavendish, Global Digital Services Leader, Arup - Courtney Elizabeth Stipe Holm Holm, Vice President of Sustainable Futures, Capgemini - Tim Kay, Director, Science and Technology Directorate, Department for Business and Trade led by - Co-chairs: Stephen Metcalfe MP and Tim Clement-Jones CBE, UK Parliament - Secretariat: Professor Professor Birgitte Andersen Questions which will inspire our discussion include, but not limited to: - How does 5G impact smart cities? - How can AI solve the major sustainability challenges for smart cities, such as energy efficiency, transportation management, waste, water conservation, air quality, urban planning, disaster resilience, community engagement, and so forth? - Can AI contribute to cleaner transportation by optimising traffic, promoting electric vehicles, and enabling autonomy? - Can AI optimise energy use in buildings to reduce city emissions? What smart city technologies show the most promise? - How can we balance AI-enabled sustainability with managing energy consumption of AI and its environmental impact? - What policy incentives can help UK cities lead in AI for sustainability while ensuring citizen privacy safeguards? Register at the Events section on the APPG AI Pavilion website or Mobile App (or join the waiting list): Please use the same username and password across all your devices (website or mobile phone) to avoid the hassle of multiple accounts. - APPG AI website: https://lnkd.in/ehZ7Q__g or via APPG AI App on Pavilion (for your mobile phone) - App Store (for iOS): https://lnkd.in/e6iAFs35 - Google Play (for Android): https://lnkd.in/eY34yN42 #APPGAI  #5GSmartCities #AISustainability #CleanTransportAI #SmartEnergyCities #AIEnvironmentBalance #PolicyIncentivesUKAI #SustainableCityTech #AIUrbanPlanning #EnergyOptimizationAI #CitizenPrivacyAI #CollaborativeAction #TechResponsibility #CitizenEngagement #GovernmentAction #BigInnovationCentre #AI #artificialintelligence

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence (APPG AI) is on high alert regarding the threat posed by disinformation and deepfakes in anticipation of this year's UK General and local elections. Similar challenges underpinning our democratic processes are being encountered on the international stage. Join our upcoming meeting on Tuesday, March 26th!  - Go to APPG AI Pavilion EVENTS to register on our website or mobile app! (See registration details below) This session, with our expert speakers, will demonstrate how we generate synthetic deepfakes and detect fraud using AI. It will coincide with a broader discussion on the policy and regulatory challenges. Register on our Pavilion website or mobile app (or join the waiting list): Please use the same username and password across all your devices (website or mobile app), avoiding the hassle of multiple accounts. - APPG AI website: https://lnkd.in/eYVKitek or via APPG AI App on Pavilion (for your mobile phone) - App Store (for iOS): https://lnkd.in/d48ame9v APPG - Google Play (for Android): https://lnkd.in/dYNEAjKJ Expert Speakers shaping the debate: - Sophie Murphy Byrne, Senior Manager, Government Affairs (EU&UK), Logically - Aled Lloyd Owen, Global Policy Director, Onfido - Professor Gina Neff, Ph.D., Executive Director, Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy, University of Cambridge - Markus Anderljung, Head of Policy, Centre for the Governance of AI Chairs: - Stephen Metcalfe MP - Lord Tim Clement-Jones CBE Secretariat: - Professor Birgitte Andersen, CEO Big Innovation Centre Questions /topics to inspire: - Navigating Deep Fake Advancements: Differentiating Genuine Information from Disinformation - Safeguarding Elections: Ensuring Responsible Use Amidst Deepfake Threats - Protecting Democracy: Balancing Innovation with Defense Against Disinformation - Combating Disinformation: Enhancing Collaboration Across Governments, Tech Firms, Civil Society Organisations and Citizens #APPGAI #DeepFakeThreats #DisinformationChallenge #ElectionSecurity #DemocracyProtection #InnovationDefense #CollaborativeAction #TechResponsibility #CitizenEngagement #GovernmentAction #BigInnovationCentre #AI #artificialintelligence