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Steven Drost, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at CodeBase, said: “AI could boost global GDP by 7% over the next decade, but realising this requires supportive infrastructure and innovation. A Techscaler ecosystem is an ideal blueprint to support SMEs, in turn delivering on the UK’s AI ambitions. An ecosystem provides access to diverse communities across the UK and a network of experts, plus, practical guidance and resources (for example, initiatives like CodeBase’s AI Navigator), to support SMEs adopt cutting-edge tech and remain competitive. Bridging the SME adoption gap must be a national priority if the UK’s AI ambitions are to deliver broad-based economic growth and ensure smaller firms aren’t left behind in the race for Digital Transformation.” https://lnkd.in/eHVmAu4A

Case study: Why GenAI is taking off in local government https://drumup.io/s/VUZw5C #CIO #CDO #Innovation #Digital #Transformation via drumup.io

OPINION: Finbarr Murphy: We have a new Government for the first time in 14 years. There will obviously be concerns in the industry about keeping the momentum of data and tech initiatives despite the changeover of power. But Labour’s focus on data and AI is promising for the future of the UK tech sector. They are prioritising the construction of data centres, ease procurement for start-ups, and establishing a national data library to harness the power of technology for economic growth. Importantly, Labour is committed to strengthening AI regulations for an innovative yet responsible approach to emerging technologies. Their plan to replace voluntary AI testing agreements with a statutory regime will compel AI firms to share their technology's test data, ensuring greater transparency and safety. This proactive approach will improve trust in emerging tech, hopefully encouraging wider use across public sector, positioning the UK as a leader in the digital economy. I gave some tips on how to embed AI sustainably and responsibly for techUK last month – have a quick read of that here 👉 https://bit.ly/3RUTn30 #NewGovernment #LabourGovernment #GigitalGovernment #DatainGovernment #dataproducts #publicsector #responsibleAI #ethicalAI #DataforGood #UKGovernment

With a new govt coming in there’s always an interesting look at what they’re planning to do. AI is still an area that needs to be considered as it is definitely the future. If AI is part of a new strategy, take a read of this piece

How can public-private partnerships drive AI adoption in the public sector? With AI revolutionizing operations, PPPs offer a unique solution to help governments improve services and enhance citizen experiences. Dive into my latest article for Careers In Government, Inc. to learn more.

🚨 Big AI News for the UK! 🚨 The government’s new AI Opportunities Action Plan includes UK Sovereign AI, a bold initiative to create national AI champions and scale up the country's computing infrastructure. Also: From fast-tracking data centres to the creation of new UK-focused datasets, the plan aims to make the UK a global AI superpower. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eYNHJ7iD #AI #UKTech #Innovation #DataCenters #Labour #Starmer #TechNews

Major government shake-up of tech and AI announced today... Beyond the headlines about "Humphrey" (yes, a “Yes Minister” themed AI tool), there's interesting signals here. Lots of meaty stuff worth unpacking as part of the ambition towards £45bn in annual productivity savings. So what caught my attention? ______________________________ 𝟏. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧-𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 I’m a big fan of technology change programmes providing cover to truly understand how people engage with services, and redesigning interactions with their needs in mind. So its great to see a push for designing around people, not departments. They’ll be a Responsible AI Advisory Panel including frontline workers and new team in DSIT championing this. Starting with long-term health conditions and disabilities - where people currently navigate a maze of 40+ services across 9 organisations. Exactly the right place to start. ______________________________ 𝟐. 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 Treasury are finally recognising that funding tech like building hospitals (big upfront investment, small maintenance budget) doesn't work anymore. They’ll be testing a new approach that promises more flexibility and room for experimentation. All co-ordinated around the next stage of the spending review. ______________________________ 𝟑. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 "Humphrey" includes some genuinely useful applications for civil servants. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭: For analysing the masses of largely free text data from public consultations 🗣️ 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐱: To summarise historic parliamentary debate on a particular subject 🧐 𝐋𝐞𝐱: A legal research assistance for civil servants to get to grips with current regulation 💼 ______________________________ 𝟒. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 (𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲!) 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 One of the biggest barriers to driving this scale of tech transformation has always been the shear size of the disparity between public and private sector compensation. Which has always meant services with good intentions can’t come close to competing for the best talent in the market. As part of this announcement, they’ll be an industry benchmarking of competitive pay review for digital professionals Alongside the introduction of a new Government Chief Digital Officer role. ______________________________ The ambition is promising but the real test, as ever, will be the implementation... Thoughts? 👇 #PublicSector #DigitalTransformation #AI #Innovation

More positive news on the AI infrastructure investment front, as ISED gets to work on its data centre strategy with Cohere/CorWeave partnership. #healthcareonlinkedin

In recent weeks, there has been a flurry of conversation around California's proposed bill SB 1047. This legislation, which aims to regulate AI developments, has sparked widespread debate within the tech community. The controversy primarily revolves around whether the bill will stimulate innovation or stifle it. Firstly, critics argue that the bill could potentially hamper California’s ability to retain its AI talent and maintain its status as a hub for technological innovation. They believe that the regulations imposed by the bill are overly restrictive and could deter startups and other smaller entities from pursuing innovative projects in AI. Further, they suggest that the bill may inadvertently favor larger tech companies who have the resources to navigate these regulatory hurdles, thereby stifening competition. Secondly, concerns have also been raised about the bill's potential impact on open source development. Critics argue that the bill, in its current form, does not adequately cover "base models," where more than 99% of computational power is used. They worry that this oversight could result in loopholes that allow larger entities to bypass the regulations. Additionally, they express concern that the bill could make it impossible for developers to comply if certain constraints aren't removed. Lastly, while the federal government has made significant progress in implementing the Executive Order (EO) requirements related to the bill, verifying their implementation remains a challenge. Updates on EO-related activities are often unclear and hard to find. There is a disconnect between the actions listed in White House Fact Sheet and actual EO activities, which adds another layer of complexity to understanding full implications of this issue.

➡️ How AI Can Revolutionise Irish Infrastructure Delivery AI-powered solutions are set to transform the way we build, maintain, and operate our infrastructure. These solutions can effectively address budget constraints, labor shortages, project delays, and many other challenges by providing data-driven decision-making. As a result, Irish infrastructure delivery will accelerate, leading to more efficient and cost-effective projects. AI in Ireland has already had a significant influence in bringing change to industries such as: ✅ Public Transport ✅ Finance ✅ Healthcare ✅ Law Enforcement The Irish public sector has been at the forefront of AI adoption leveraging this cutting-edge technology to improve efficiency, enhance services, and address pressing challenges. - Find out more about new areas where the potential of AI in infrastructure is already being explored in Ireland and the solutions that can be provided through cutting edge technologies. Full article ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eUkYiw4d #AI #Infrastructure #HubCAP #Technology #Data #MachineLearning #CompassInformatics #Ireland