Parliamentary Observatory on AI

Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (15 November 2024)

TOP OF THE DAY Google’s AI Podcasts Signal a New Era in Media (Robert Diab – Centre for International Governance Innovation – 14 November 2024) In September, Google unveiled a new feature in its artificial intelligence (AI) writing platform, NotebookLM, that caused a stir in the tech press and the wider culture: the ability to […]

Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (14 November 2024)

TOP OF THE DAY AI Threat to Escalate in 2025, Google Cloud Warns (Kevin Poireault – Infosecurity Magazine – 13 November 2024) Researchers at Google Cloud believe the AI threat will worsen in 2025 despite not having had the catastrophic impact some analysts initially predicted. In its Cybersecurity Forecasts 2025, the tech giant anticipates that […]

Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (13 November 2024)

TOP OF THE DAY   The Role of Governance in Unleashing the Value of Data   (Centre for International Governance Innovation – 12 November 2024) In 2018, the essay series Data Governance in the Digital Age anticipated some of the data governance issues that have emerged, such as surveillance capitalism and the economics of data, […]

Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (12 November 2024)

TOP OF THE DAY   AI and the Digital Economy Framework Agreement: Preparing ASEAN for the Next Tech Wave   (S. Yash Kalash – Centre for International Governance Innovation) Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly across the globe, revolutionizing industries and transforming economies. New AI technologies are altering industries by enhancing productivity, optimizing processes, and […]

Weekly Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (11 November 2024)

SECURITY   TSA floats new rules mandating cyber incident reporting for pipelines, railroads   (Jonathan Greig – The Record – 8 November 2024) The Transportation Security Administration proposed new rules that would codify existing temporary directives requiring pipeline and railroad operators to report cyber incidents and create cyber risk management (CRM) plans.The rule would formalize […]

Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (8 November 2024)

TOP OF THE DAY   A Look At The Official Opening of UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre   (Matt Swayne – Quantum Insider – 6 November 2024) The UK officially launched the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), a new 4,000-square-meter facility at Harwell Campus, aiming to drive advances in quantum technology across industries. The opening […]

Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (7 November 2024)

TOP OF THE DAY   Global Operation Takes Down 22,000 Malicious IPs (Phil Muncaster – Infosecurity Magazine – 6 November 2024) Tens of thousands of malicious IP addresses have been taken down by investigators and dozens arrested in a global operation targeting phishing, ransomware and information stealer campaigns, according to Interpol. Operation Synergia II involved […]

Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (6 November 2024)

TOP OF THE DAY Exploring Frontiers in Neurotechnology and Brain Health at the AI for Good Global Summit (AI for Good – 5 November 2024) Neurotechnology has the potential to transform mental health care and address neurological disorders. This promising field was one of the highlights at the Frontier stage of the 2024 AI for […]

Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (5 November 2024)

TOP OF THE DAY House Dems join push to create AI-focused civil rights offices across government (Edward Graham – NextGov – 4 November 2024) Several House Democrats proposed legislation that would direct all federal agencies using artificial intelligence technologies to establish civil rights offices focused on mitigating bias posed by the emerging capabilities. The bill […]

Weekly Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (4 November 2024)

GOVERNANCE AND LEGISLATION   State to develop new AI marketplace for staff   (Alexandra Kelley – NextGov – 1 November 2024) The State Department is taking new steps in its modernization plan that will marry advanced technologies with ongoing diplomatic efforts, continuing its expansion into leveraging artificial intelligence for daily operations. Matthew Graviss, State’s chief […]

Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (1 November 2024)

TOP OF THE DAY Leading the digital and Fourth Industrial Revolutions in Africa (Landry Signé – Brookings – 31 October 2024) Despite the narrative that Africa’s challenges will inevitably lead it to fall behind in the 4IR, current and emerging leaders and innovators are paving the path for Africa to become a global powerhouse. – […]

Daily Digest on AI and Emerging Technologies (31 October 2024)

TOP OF THE DAY ITU Global Innovation Forum identifies ways to enhance digital innovation ​​​​​​​​​​(International Telecommunication Union – 30 October 2024) The Global Innovation Forum held by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) between 28 and 30 October has identified key ways to help close the “digital innovation gap.”. The suggested approaches, focusing on critical factors […]