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 EU-Canada Leads to Collaborations on Responsible AI Futures. We’re happy to report our workshop on Responsible AI Futures, a collaboration with  the EU Horizon program was a great success! Thanks to all the responsible AI experts who participated. Together, we explored the implications of AI technologies in working groups focused on sustainability, policy, society, and technology. Consensus so far is clear: Few domains will remain untouched by AI over next 5-10 years, and we are committed to ongoing research and policy development that considers current trends and unexpected outcomes. Our great appreciation to Katalin Feher PhD, habil the #HorizonEurope #NGI Visiting Professor, and Fenwick McKelvey, the co-director of #AI2 at #ConcordiaUniversity for their leadership in designing the research process. Their work was supported by research team members Lindsay Rodgers and Robert Marinov. We're now embarking on the analysis stage and will continue to share our process and findings. #responsibleAI #strategicforesight #AIresearch #policy #implementation

The wordcloud of all research paper titles presented in ISPIM 2024! It took some time to copy & past all the titles but it was quite worthy. AI, Ecosystem, Sustainable, Circular Economy, Knowledge, and of course Innovation are all hot topics in ISPIM 2024. Hope you can find something interesting in the wordcloud. #ISPIM2024 #ISPIM #Tallinn #Estonia

🚀 Just wrapped up a great session on "AI Act: The Future is Now Leveraging AI Innovation" organized by VdA Vieira de Almeida and the Center for Responsible AI. Here are some key takeaways and my thoughts on the matter: 1️⃣ Funding and Implementation Challenges: There's a significant gap in understanding surrounding AI ACT, particularly regarding research funding and its economic impact on European businesses, especially SMEs. It's clear that without adequate support, many will struggle to comply. 2️⃣ Investing in Fundamental Research: Pedro Bizarro's emphasis on the need for increased investment in fundamental research resonated deeply with me. True innovation requires a strong foundation, and it's time to prioritize long-term research initiatives. 3️⃣ Rethinking Specialization: The million-dollar/euro question: Which future areas of research will lead to disruptive innovation? Noone knows. Fundamental research leads to innovation. Isn't it time to reconsider our approach to smart specialisation and reduce top-down interference in the definition of research programmes? After all, innovation thrives best when allowed to bloom freely. 4️⃣ Collaborative Data Sharing: Joseph Paton's insights on data-sharing alternatives struck a chord. Developing mechanisms that allow broader access to data, especially for entities lacking infrastructure, is vital for equitable progress. 5️⃣ Building Trust: Luis Filipe Coelho Antunes's reminder of the importance of federated data spaces highlights a fundamental issue: trust. Establishing trust among nations is key to effective collaboration in areas like healthcare. The session underscored the complexities ahead but also emphasized the urgency of action. As we navigate the intricacies of AI regulation and innovation, let's ensure inclusivity, foresight, and a commitment to fundamental research. The future is indeed now, and it's ours to shape. #AIAct #AIInnovation #ResearchFunding #FutureTech #LinkedInThoughts 💡

We are grateful to have welcomed the Unit of #Industry5.0& AI in Science from #DGR&I European Commission at our premises yesterday! It was an excellent opportunity for the policy makers, our researchers and industry partners Axelera AI & Prodrive Technologies to closely engage in deep conversations on future industrial policy and AI developments. Few take aways: 💡Universities are generating groundbreaking scientific knowledge and #cooperationwithindustry is key in taking this knowledge into applications and transform it into marketable products, good and services; 💡Universities are orchestrators of #regionalinnovationecosystems bringing the stakeholders together, creating value for the region and much beyond #4thGenerationUniversity 💡AI should be a tool to enhance our capabilities and develop it in regulatory environments that is safe for deployment. Universities are in a unique position to provide examples as we develop AI models with industry. 💡Europe needs to invest more focussed and by doing this, it keeps innovation going into a substantial way! Many thanks to everyone - we can conclude that the day was too short! Liviu Stirbat Laura Roman Robert-Jan Smits Carlo van de Weijer Patricia Jaspers Wim Nuijten EAISI – Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute Marcel Bogers Ntorina Antoni Aida Todri-Sanial Seda Goksu Wilfried Reincke Susan Hommerson Jordy Senden René van de Molengraft 🇪🇺

🌍 Is AI good for environmental sustainability? The rapid adoption of AI raises questions about its environmental impact. While AI addresses many sustainability challenges, it also has significant environmental footprints. Is the trade-off worth it? Our speakers tackled this complex issue head-on. Discover the key takeaways from the thought-provoking debate led by AI experts on AI’s impact on environmental sustainability from the Innovate UK #BridgeAI programme. 🔗 Find out more: https://ow.ly/hpgO50SxFTc 🤝 BridgeAI partners: Digital Catapult | STFC Hartree Centre | The Alan Turing Institute | BSI #AI #Agriculture #Construction #CreativeIndustries #Transport #Sustainability

🟢The EU’s shift towards AI-driven #IndustrialPolicy presents opportunities to shape Europe’s #DigitalFuture, but it also comes with risks. Public investments could entrench tech giants' dominance and undermine #ClimateGoals. According to technology policy analyst Frederike Kaltheuner Europe must rethink its approach, and move towards tying public investments to societal goals, addressing concentrated power in the tech sector and ensuring innovation aligns with #PublicInterest.➡ https://lnkd.in/gweAqhBp Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Commission #AI

It's true. Technological progress brings many challenges, with the biggest one today being climate change and the enormous amount of energy needed if we all want to use AI at our fingerprints. However, I've tried to inject a good dose of optimism by advocating for artificial intelligence during the Tech Supreme Court event IADATES because I'm convinced that without progress, we face stagnation and consequently, no solutions. I'm pleased to continue these fascinating conversations with experts on the topic and honored to be a member of the EuropIA institute. It's up to us to regulate and harness AI to our advantage. Marco LANDI Axelle Hering Tanya Miljevic Frank Roessig Djamila Aouada #instituteeuropia #departimentalpesmaritime #universitecotedazur

[AI SUMMIT - SPECIAL WEBINAR] 👉 The Double Dividend of Environmental Criteria for Data Centers: Helping the Planet and Your Investments 🎯 The environmental impact of data centres is increasingly moving into the focus of the public debate. 💡 And not without reason. The energy, water, and resource costs associated with data centres are significant, and the rapid development of AI technologies will only exacerbate this trend. 🌳 As part of the AI Action Summit taking place in Paris in February 2025, Ecolab - Greentech Innovation (CGDD - Commissariat général au développement durable) rallied a team of experts, industry leaders, and public decision-makers decided to explain this challenge and underline the importance and the potential of green data centres. 🎇 Through a series of presentations and experience feedback learn about the data behind the rising environmental costs of data centers and how the industry and regulators are acting to keep it in check while keeping their technical and financial performance. 🧩 A free webinar on January 17 from 1pm to 2:30pm as part of the road to the #AI Summit... Paolo Bertoldi (European Commission), Jérôme Totel (Data4 Group), Siddharth Singh (IEA) and Gabriela Prata Dias (UNEP) will provide a detailed account of where we are and where we need to go. 🤝 You can sign up for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/efHnpHuy #ecolab #CGDD #aiActionSummit #SustainableAI #GreenAI #Sustainability

🌍 WEBINAR | The Double Dividend of Environmental Criteria for Data Centers 📅 January 17 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 🎯 Data centers face growing environmental scrutiny amid the rise of #AI. How can we balance sustainability and performance? 💡 Jérôme Totel, VP Strategy at Data4 Group will share his insights alongside: - Paolo Bertoldi (European Commission) - Siddharth Singh (IEA) - Gabriela Prata Dias (UNEP) What’s on the agenda? ✔️ Key data on the growing environmental impact of data centers ✔️ Industry and regulatory initiatives to tackle these challenges ✔️ Case studies and future outlook 🌟 In anticipation of the upcoming AI Summit 2025, hosted at the Grand Palais in France on February 10-11, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to discuss the intersection of sustainability, technology, and global governance. The summit will gather 100 world leaders, including U.S. figures like Donald Trump, Chinese officials, and 700 personalities such as Elon Musk, representatives from OpenAI, Google, Meta, and French innovators like Mistral and LightOn. 📌 Sign up for free here 👉https://lnkd.in/efHnpHuy

The 2nd International Conference on Navigating the AI Nexus 'Sustainable AI Ecosystems: Adapting to the Evolving Business Environment' 8th-9th July 2024 You still have time to submit your Papers for 'The second International Conference on Navigating the AI Nexus', two day in-person event at Brunel Business School London, with submissions closing on 15 May 2024. The Second International Conference for the BAM Organisational Transformation, Change and Development SIG on "Sustainable AI Ecosystems: Adapting to the Evolving Business Environment" aims to be a cornerstone event for discussing the integration of AI and the Metaverse into the business sector. It focuses on the ethical, legal, and technological challenges and opportunities these advancements bring. CALL FOR PAPERS Our Call for Papers invites contributions from scholars, industry experts, policymakers, and regulators to foster a comprehensive understanding of sustainable AI ecosystems. Our goal is to equip practitioners and theorists with the insights needed to navigate the complexities of these rapidly evolving fields, promoting responsible and sustainable advancement. Registrations for attendance close on 24 June 2024 at 23:59 UK Time. To find out more, to submit your papers, and to register to attend, please visit https://lnkd.in/e4mf_-zH This event is chaired by Dr Pantea Foroudi of Brunel University London AI Research at Brunel University London, Research and Innovation Powered by Brunel, Ashley Braganza, Weifeng Chen, Fujitsu, Nuix, Ashkan Pak seresht, Eliza Kania, Natalie Hood #BAM #AI #Conference #Organisational #Transformation #Change #Development #Sustainable #Business #Management