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Coming up on Monday, April 15, GenLaw’s Evaluating Generative AI Systems: the Good, the Bad, and the Hype. Our General Council, Kat Walsh will be speaking at the event & there is a free livestream https://lnkd.in/gaED-7nv (recordings will also be available). Topics will include:  1) training-data attribution 2) privacy 3) data provenance & watermarks 4) trust & safety

Looking forward Ted Lechterman to a great discussion. Let us dissect how governments are addressing the opportunities and challenges presented by the AI revolution, focusing on policy alignment, implementation strategies, and ecosystem support. Explore the impact of AI on service delivery and governance and delve into the ethical dilemmas and data privacy concerns it raises. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gYq4bsZP

It was a pleasure to talk earlier today about AI governance and how privacy management systems can be leveraged to comply with the EU AI (which will be finally published in the Journal of the European Union over the coming days 📰). Thanks to Isabelle Roccia (CIPP/E) for moderating the panel, Müge Fazlioglu, Ph.D. for creating the informative AI compliance matrix, Geoffrey Ceunen for the great discussion and IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals for helping with the logistics. There is a lot of great stuff which IAPP published to help with AI governance and compliance with the EU AI Act, check out some links in the comments below!

I'm excited to announce that I'll be leading a session on AI Growth Strategies & Trusted AI at the upcoming Chief Executive Group AI Strategy Masterclass on May 29th! A huge thank you to Dan Bigman for spearheading this important topic.  Understanding the AI landscape and best practices is crucial for thriving in today's world. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the dynamic world of AI! #AI #GrowthStrategy #TrustedAI #DataPrivacy #AIRegulation

Really stoked to be recognized by Perplexing Tech as one of the 25 Women to Follow in AI for my work on AI legislative and regulatory analysis (check out the list here: https://lnkd.in/gyPHXajS)! The AI regulatory landscape in the US is booming, and keeping track of everything can be a challenge, even for policy experts like me who live and breathe it. That's why I'm excited to be leading a Future of Privacy Forum training next week on "The AI Regulatory Landscape in the U.S." (No crystal ball predictions about California this year, though). We'll dive deep into the Colorado AI Act, FTC enforcement actions and governance standards, requirements under existing data privacy regimes, and future trends. Join me here https://lnkd.in/gNqHX3NU

We are excited to announce the release of our 2023 annual report, "Beyond Imagination: Planning for Ontarians’ Digital Future." In this comprehensive report, the Commissioner outlines strategic plans and key recommendations to address the pressing access and privacy challenges we face as technology continues to shape every aspect of our lives. The report highlights the importance of preparing the next generation of digital citizens, implementing guardrails around the use of artificial intelligence (AI), and future-proofing Ontario’s access and privacy laws. Dive into these critical insights and discover how we are planning for a secure and innovative digital future. Read the report today: https://ow.ly/ZTPq50S9P3t

The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario's Annual Report and Annual Statistical Report are now available! According to the Annual IPC Statistical Report, FOI requests have continued their upward trend this year, with a 14% increase in 2023 compared to the previous year across the Ontario provincial and municipal sectors. The municipal sector experienced a remarkable 17% rise in overall requests, driven primarily by a significant 23% increase in personal requests. Despite this surge in volume, a recent survey conducted by Vayle revealed that 86% of participating Ontario municipal sector entities did not receive additional budget allocations to address the growing demand over the past year. We commend the municipal FOI staff for their dedication and hard work in managing these increased demands effectively and ensuring continued compliance and service excellence.

The annual IPC report is out and there are some notable statistics, among them is the fact that the municipal sector saw a 17% rise in overall requests, which was mainly driven by a 23% increase in personal requests.

Nailing your AI growth strategy starts with understanding this landscape and the best practices you’ll need to thrive. One of the top minds on the intersection of business practice, privacy and regulation, Dominique Shelton Leipzig will help you learn how to exercise oversight to ensure your organization has implemented a “trusted AI” program that is consistent with emerging legislative trends for AI. During our AI Strategy Masterclass on May 29, Dominique will help you: 🔹 Look at how to value data in a world in which data is king 🔸 Understand and tackle the issues of data privacy that can destroy trust 🔹 Review global legislative changes in data privacy laws that demand accountability 🔸 See the potential harms of artificial intelligence that need to be mitigated, including bias, privacy, and more. See the full program ➡ https://lnkd.in/gWQWPnMV

The nonprofit research organization Electronic Privacy Information Center on Tuesday published a document that can be used to assess the strength of state and federal artificial intelligence legislation. EPIC’s AI Legislation Scorecard, which the group said includes minimum standards for the responsible use of commercial AI and automated decision-making systems, lays out the legal aspects effective AI legislation should contain. This list includes strong legal definitions, data minimization requirements, obligations for conducting impact assessments and tests and complete prohibitions on particularly harmful AI uses. https://lnkd.in/eBgrJq8e