Artificial intelligence (AI) leaders and innovators from across Europe have gathered at Trinity College Dublin to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. The event, hosted by ADAPT, the SFI Research Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology, aims to explore the potential of AI and its implications for global standards and regulation. The conference features keynote talks by Dragoş Tudorache, the architect of the AI Act, who will discuss 'The Geopolitics of AI', and Minister Patrick O’Donovan, who emphasizes the importance of generative AI contributing positively to society. The newly formed EU AI Office and responsible AI development are also key topics of discussion. The event highlights the need for informed decisions, investment in research, and the role of ADAPT in accelerating transformative technologies [f5ae7718].
The conference will delve into the EU's AI Act and its impact on global AI standards and regulation. The AI Act, which sets out rules and requirements for AI systems, aims to ensure the ethical and responsible development and use of AI technologies. The discussions will explore the implications of the AI Act for businesses, policymakers, and society as a whole. The newly formed EU AI Office, responsible for implementing and enforcing the AI Act, will also be a focal point of the conference. The event brings together European leaders and experts to exchange ideas and perspectives on AI regulation and its potential impact on innovation and competitiveness [f5ae7718].
In a related development, the inaugural edition of the Science of Trade Conference was held from May 27 to May 29, 2024, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. The conference aimed to empower African entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools required to succeed in local and international trade. It focused on topics such as export readiness, trade facilitation, digital trade, e-commerce, and the utilization of trade policies. The conference also emphasized the importance of leveraging digital trade, e-commerce, and trade policies effectively to unlock untapped potential for growth. Keynote addresses were delivered by various individuals, including Will Stevens, U.S. Consul General in Lagos, and Barrister Olusegun Awolowo, Executive Secretary, National Action Committee on AfCFTA. Panel sessions and discussions featured notable individuals in the trade industry, such as Babatunde Olomu, the Customs Area Controller, Apapa Area Command, and Abiodun Adefolami Apena, Iyaloja General, Ikeja. The conference provided a platform for networking and collaboration among entrepreneurs, trade professionals, and stakeholders [878b780d] [f5ae7718].
In a separate event, Cure and The New York Academy of Sciences co-hosted a forum on the science and business of AI-driven drug discovery. The event, which took place on June 25, 2024, at Cure in New York, NY, featured thought leaders in artificial intelligence and biopharmaceuticals who discussed how AI and machine learning can accelerate target identification, predict compound interactions, and optimize clinical trial designs. The forum showcased real-world examples of how AI and ML tools are being used in biotech and life science to develop new products, transform clinical trials, and work with regulators. The goal was to highlight the impact of these tools on healthcare research and the potential for a healthier future [cdcb3c65].
Imagine AI Live also announced IMPACT New York, a one-day event designed for C-level executives and business leaders in the AI era. The event, scheduled for July 12, 2024, at Cornell Tech's campus in Manhattan, will feature speakers such as Elatia Abate, Amanda C. Molina, Bindu Reddy, Eric Vaughan, and Sudeep Kesh, who will share their expertise on AI innovation and leadership. The event will include specialized sessions on AI's impact on key industries in New York, as well as hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and the Imagine AI Galleries. The event aims to empower executives to lead confidently in the AI era [f7e751cd].
The 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance will be held on July 4 in Shanghai. The event will take place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. The conference aims to discuss global AI governance and will feature high-level meetings. The venue is being prepared for the event, with staff members and sanitary workers seen at the Shanghai Expo Center. The conference is expected to attract participants from around the world [ff5ef3ea].
The AI Ethics Council, founded by Open AI CEO Sam Altman and Operation HOPE CEO John Hope Bryant, held its inaugural meeting on Friday, June 28 in Atlanta. The council aims to ensure that traditionally underrepresented communities have a voice in the evolution of AI and to help frame the human and ethical considerations around the technology. Founding council members include George T. French, Helene D. Gayle, Bernice A. King, David A. Thomas, Angela F. Williams, and Ambassador Andrew J. Young. The council discussed topics such as technical capacity, safety, evaluation, societal involvement, and equitable participation in the benefits of AI. The council will form committees and sub-committees to guide ethical principles for AI and will focus on economic opportunity, finance, education, policy, employment, accessibility, health, healthcare, and sustainability. An update on the council's activities will be shared at the 2024 HOPE Global Forums | Annual Meeting in December [672a4b6d].
The Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace is participating in a historic multi-faith event, scheduled to be held in the Japanese city of Hiroshima on 9-10 July, under the title “AI Ethics for Peace: World Religions commit to the Rome Call”. The conference aims to advance the ethics of artificial intelligence and is considered an important step in which all religious traditions must participate. The first day of the conference will include three sessions focusing on the scientific perspective, technological perspective, and AI governance. The second day will be dedicated to celebrating the signing of the Rome Call by leaders of world religions [9725f3eb] [c117c9fa]. Religious leaders from across the world meet in Hiroshima, Japan, to sign the “Rome Call for AI Ethics”, emphasizing the vital importance of guiding the development of artificial intelligence with ethical principles that promote peace. The two-day forum, titled “AI Ethics for Peace: World Religions commit to the Rome Call”, is co-organized by the Pontifical Academy of Life (PAV), Religions for Peace Japan, the United Arab Emirates’ Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, and the Chief Rabbinate of Israel’s Commission for Interfaith Relations. The highlight of the event is the signing of the “Rome Call for AI Ethics”, issued in 2020 by the Pontifical Academy for Life and furthered by the RenAIssance Foundation. The document aims to foster an ethical approach to artificial intelligence and promote a sense of responsibility among organizations, governments, IT companies, and institutions. The event aims to reinforce the idea that a multi-religious approach to vital questions such as AI ethics is the path to follow. The venue, Hiroshima, holds particular significance as a powerful testament to the consequences of destructive technology and the enduring quest for peace. The president of the Vatican's Pontifical Academy for Life, Bishop Vincenzo Paglia, emphasizes the crucial role religions play in ensuring the development of AI proceeds hand in hand with protecting human dignity and preserving the planet. Other leaders from organizing partners also stress the importance of cooperation, solidarity, and ethical integrity in dealing with the developments of AI. The gathering will conclude with the signing of the “Rome Appeal” and a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Cenotaph of the atomic bomb victims. [0ee0fbf1] [9725f3eb] [c117c9fa]