How can cross-sector collaboration advance AI?

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From education, security, retail to healthcare, AI is rapidly transforming various sectors. However, the successful implementation of advanced technology hinges on the collaboration between different sectors—policymakers, technologists, and industry leaders. 

In education, Pearson's integration of generative AI into textbooks is a prime example of how collaboration can drive progress. Now used by thousands of students, they offer personalized, interactive study aids that mimic one-on-one tutoring sessions. This innovation didn't happen in isolation; it required input from educators, AI experts, and policymakers to ensure that the technology enhances learning while maintaining educational standards and equity.

In Australia, the government has begun a new initiative to install AI-powered cameras across Neuron Mobility's e-scooter fleet in Melbourne. It aims to prevent footpath riding, improve safety for pedestrians, and compliance with local regulations. 

Meanwhile, the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act aims to regulate AI to ensure ethical use and protect citizens' rights, with its development involving extensive consultations with AI developers, legal experts, and human rights advocates. 

Without collaborative synergy, AI's potential could be stifled by either unchecked risks or overly restrictive regulations. Moving forward, stakeholders must engage in open dialogues, share best practices, and work together to address the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. By doing so, we can ensure that AI advancements are inclusive, ethical, and beneficial for all.

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Seena, Editor


News

Growing presence of robotaxis in California raises data privacy concerns 

Seven non-US companies are actively testing autonomous vehicles in California, having collectively logged over 1.8 million miles. Some companies' practices have raised privacy and national security concerns since US citizen's data is being transferred to third-party countries. 

Fortune: Chinese self-driving cars have quietly traveled 1.8 million miles on U.S. roads, collecting detailed data with cameras and lasers

PC Mag: Self-Driving Cars From China Are Collecting Data on US Roads

 

AI cameras to curb e-scooter footpath riding in Melbourne

Neuron Mobility is installing AI-powered cameras across its entire Melbourne e-scooter fleet to prevent footpath riding - a first for any major city. The technology, called ScootSafe, can detect illegal riding in under a second, issuing real-time audio warnings and reducing power, with repeat offenders facing bans from the service.

Guardian: E-scooter company to fit Melbourne fleet with AI cameras to stop riders using footpaths

Sky News: New AI technology being deployed to all of Neuron's Melbourne e-scooters could see users suspended for riding on the footpath

 

Massive data breach exposes call records of millions of AT&T customers

A recent data breach exposed the call and text message records of millions of AT&T customers, affecting nearly all its cellular users and the customers of wireless providers that use its network from mid-to-late 2022, and some in 2023. The breach revealed metadata including phone numbers, call durations, and interaction frequencies.

AP News: Missouri governor vetoes school safety initiative to fund gun-detection surveillance systems

NBC: AT&T says hackers stole records of nearly all cellular customers' calls and texts

 

Australian government to pilot cyber threat information network for healthcare

The Australian government is launching an Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (ISAC) for the healthcare sector to enhance cybersecurity. This initiative follows a series of cyberattacks on Australian healthcare providers and aims to improve cyber threat information sharing - building on the success of ISACs in the banking sector.

Healthcare IT News: Australia to pilot 'long overdue' cyber threat-sharing network for healthcare

Australian Government: New threat-sharing network hardens healthcare systems to cyber threats

 

Youth custodial officers to be equipped with body-worn cameras to improve safety 

Starting next month, Youth Custodial Officers at Banksia Hill Detention Centre and Perth Children’s Court will begin wearing body-worn cameras as a means of de-escalating situations and enhancing transparency. This initiative also gives the Department of Justice the capability to view live footage during critical incidents.

Government of Western Australia: Body worn camera rollout underway in youth detention

The West Australian: Body-worn cameras to be first introduced to Unit 18 ahead of Banksia Hill and Perth Children's Court rollout


AI Snippet of the Week

AI-enhanced textbooks enhance student learning 

Pearson has integrated generative AI tools into 50 of its digital science textbooks, offering interactive study aids to 70,000 students across over 1,000 institutions. These AI-enhanced textbooks provide a chatbot for subject queries and AI-driven practice questions, to mimic personalized teacher guidance and improve student engagement and understanding.

Fortune: 70,000 students are already using AI textbooks

Campus Technology: Pearson Expanding Generative AI Study Tools to More Pearson+ E-Textbooks


Policy Updates

EU finalizes AI Act with key compliance deadlines

The European Union has published the final text of the Artificial Intelligence Act along with key deadlines, setting August 1 2024 as its effective date. AI developers must comply with the full provisions by August 2 2026, while biometric AI use cases face earlier restrictions by February 2025. 

Biometric Update: EU publishes rollout schedule for AI Act

Eur-Lex: Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence and amending Regulations


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