What Does The U.S. Public Think About AI?
Since the debut of ChatGPT in 2023, there has been a surge of interest in artificial intelligence (AI). The possibilities of this technology are immense. Imagine every student having access to an...
View Article5 Q’s With Daniel Avancini, Co-founder & Chief Data Officer of Indicium
The Center for Data Innovation spoke with Daniel Avancini, co-founder and chief data officer of Indicium, a Brazilian-based company that provides data and AI consultancy services and builds data...
View ArticleExplaining China’s Focus on “New Quality Productive Forces”
President Xi first introduced the term “new quality productive forces” in September 2023, and it has become a popular buzzword in China since then. In the latest Government Work Report, Premier Li...
View ArticleState Department Risks Overlooking Potential of AI For Human Rights
President Biden’s 2023 executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) directed the State Department to work with other agencies and stakeholders to develop guidance for identifying and managing human...
View Article5 Q’s With Max Versace, Co-founder and CEO of Neurala
The Center for Data Innovation spoke with Max Versace, co-founder and CEO of Neurala, a Boston-based company that makes AI-powered software to help manufacturers improve their visual inspection...
View Article5 Q’s for Philipp Omenitsch, CTO of sequel
The Center for Data Innovation spoke with Philipp Omenitsch, chief technology officer of sequel, an online platform for professional athletes to invest in startups that make a positive impact on the...
View ArticleThe U.S.-China AI Dialogue Would Benefit From More Stakeholders
The United States and China commenced their first intergovernmental dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) in Geneva on May 14, 2024. The two sides agreed to discuss areas of concern and share...
View ArticleHow Generative AI is Changing the Global South’s IT Services Sector
The IT services that make up a significant portion of exports and employment in the Global South tend to be highly susceptible to automation by generative AI. Given the potential for countries to...
View ArticleEvidence Shows Productivity Benefits of AI
Workers in many industries have begun using large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT since its launch in 2022, enabling researchers to study the effects of AI on labor productivity. The results...
View Article5 Q’s With Steven Snyder, Co-founder of Stout AgTech
The Center for Data Innovation spoke with Steven Snyder, co-founder and director of robotics at Stout AgTech, a California-based startup that uses AI to help farmers automate high-intensity field work,...
View ArticleOMB Should Help Create Standard Contractual Terms to Streamline the U.S....
Federal agencies in the United States spent almost $3.3 billion on AI contracts with the private sector in 2022, a 2.5 times increase from spending in 2017. Unfortunately, procuring IT systems from the...
View Article5 Q’s With Ron De Jesus, Field Chief Privacy Officer of Transcend
The Center for Data Innovation spoke with Ron De Jesus, field chief privacy officer of Transcend, a data and AI governance platform that helps enterprises comply with complex regulations. De Jesus...
View ArticleFrom Cart to Claim: Addressing Product Liability in Online Marketplaces
The pandemic-accelerated surge in online shopping has made online marketplaces indispensable for connecting consumers with diverse products, but it also raises concerns about consumer protection if...
View Article5 Q’s for Teresa Phillips, CEO and Co-Founder of Spherex
The Center for Data Innovation spoke with Teresa Phillips, chief executive officer and co-founder of Spherex, a global entertainment technology and data company that addresses cultural gaps in film and...
View ArticleIrish DPA’s Request to Meta Is a Misguided Move
The Irish Data Protection Authority (DPA) requested Meta pause its plans to train AI on public posts from its users last week. This request, instigated by complaints and pushback from the advocacy...
View ArticleTwo Key Moves The EU’s New AI Office Should Make To Foster Innovation
With the AI Act predicted to enter into force this summer, policymakers must now focus on implementing this complex legislation. One of the first steps will be establishing the AI Office, a central...
View Article5 Q’s For Lin Qiao, Co-founder and CEO of Fireworks AI
The Center for Data Innovation spoke with Lin Qiao, co-founder and CEO of Fireworks AI, a California-based startup that offers enterprises a platform to integrate generative AI into their business...
View Article5 Q’s For Johnny Fitrakis, CISO of Vega Cloud
The Center for Data Innovation spoke with Johnny Fitrakis, chief information security officer of Vega Cloud, a software as a service (SaaS) platform that helps businesses save costs by optimizing their...
View ArticleThe AI Act’s AI Watermarking Requirement is a Misstep in the Quest for...
The AI Act, formally adopted by the EU in March 2024, requires providers of AI systems to mark their output as AI-generated content. This labelling requirement is meant to allow users to detect when...
View ArticleWhat Does The UK Public Think About AI?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept to an everyday reality for millions of people in the United Kingdom (UK). There are many new applications that promise to...
View Article