The introduction of the AI Act in the European Union presents the AI research and practice community with a set of new challenges related to compliance. While it is certain that AI practitioners will require additional guidance and tools to meet these requirements, previous research on toolkits that aim to translate the theory of AI ethics into development and deployment practice suggests that such resources suffer from multiple limitations. These limitations stem, in part, from the fact that the toolkits are either produced by industry-based teams or by academics whose work tends to be abstract and divorced from the realities of industry. In this paper, we discuss the challenge of developing an AI ethics toolkit for practitioners that helps them comply with new AI-focused regulation, but that also moves beyond mere compliance to consider broader socio-ethical questions throughout development and deployment. The toolkit was created through a cross-sectoral collaboration between an academic team based in the UK and an industry team in Italy. We outline the background and rationale for creating a pro-justice AI Act compliance toolkit, detail the process undertaken to develop it, and describe the collaboration and negotiation efforts that shaped its creation. We aim for the described process to serve as a blueprint for other teams navigating the challenges of academia-industry partnerships and aspiring to produce usable and meaningful AI ethics resources.

Government officials are using artificial intelligence (AI) and complex algorithms to help decide everything from who gets benefits to who should have their marriage licence approved, according to a Guardian investigation. The findings shed light on the haphazard and often uncontrolled way that cutting-edge technology is being used across Whitehall. Civil servants in at least eight Whitehall departments and a handful of police forces are using AI in a range of areas, but especially when it comes to helping them make decisions over welfare, immigration and criminal justice, the investigation shows. An algorithm used by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) which an MP believes mistakenly led to dozens of people having their benefits removed. A facial recognition tool used by the Metropolitan police has been found to make more mistakes recognising black faces than white ones under certain settings.

Fox News correspondent Grady Trimble has the latest on fears the technology will spiral out of control on'Special Report.' Educational leaders at top U.K. schools are taking concerns over artificial intelligence into their own hands, forming an advisory board on the technology and warning AI's risks pose the "greatest threat" to schools. The United Kingdom is predicting AI could make a "transformative change" to its education system, according to Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, who said the technology could take the "heavy lifting out" of a teacher's day-to-day duties, such as compiling lesson plans. Following the release of ChatGPT last year, students across the world have reported using the technology to assist with school work, such as for research for term papers. Eight educators penned a letter to The Times of London this month warning that, though AI could serve as a useful tool to students and teachers, the technology's risks are considered schools' "greatest threat."

The board will consist of independent advisors with specific skills and contacts in areas of importance for the ongoing development of the mPower suite of mobility services. AI and ML News: Why SMBs Shouldn't Be Afraid of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Charles Martin is considered a leading figure across multiple technology disciplines, with an established track record in machine learning, deep learning, data science, and AI software development, complemented by extensive domain experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Search Relevance (as well as Text Generation and Quantitative Finance). Highly sought after in the software development field, he has personally developed and implemented machine learning (ML) systems at companies including Roche, France Telecom, GoDaddy, Aardvark (Google), eBay, eHow, Walmart, Barclays/BGI, and Blackrock. Much of his recent project work has been done under his advisory firm, Calculation Consulting, which he founded in 2010 to provide data science, machine learning, and deep learning solutions. He has also served as both a consultant and FTE distinguished engineer at GLG, a prestigious international consulting firm, where he developed AI methods for the search and recommendations platform.

Ballistic Ventures, the venture capital firm dedicated exclusively to funding and incubating entrepreneurs and innovations in cybersecurity, announced the launch of BallisticX, a new platform for portfolio companies. BallisticX includes the appointment of a distinguished advisory board, as well as services to help early-stage startup founders and their teams advance their businesses and cybersecurity. "Capital alone is not enough. Young companies with new innovations need strategic advisors, design partners and a network of people who have lived their challenges. They also need access to curated, low-touch, high-impact services and support to help them build and grow fast," said Ted Schlein, Chairman and General Partner of Ballistic Ventures.

Welcome back to the last article in our Lean Machine Learning series. Before beginning this article, we recommend you check out Part 1 and Part 2 first. As a quick recap, we've been discussing how to build better machine learning products by applying Eric Ries' Lean Startup approach. In Parts 1 and 2, we described how to make a desirable, feasible, and viable machine learning product. Each of these areas is part of the traditional Innovation Sweet Spot (ISS). We've dedicated our final article in this series to an extremely important topic -- Ethics.

A majority of Axon's AI ethics board resigned in protest yesterday, following an announcement last week that the company planned to equip drones with Tasers and cameras as a way to end mass shootings in schools. The company backed down on its proposal Sunday, but the damage had been done. Axon had first asked the advisory board to consider a pilot program to outfit a select number of police departments with Taser-drones last year, and again last month. A majority of the ethics advisory board, which comprises AI ethics experts, law professors, and police reform and civil liberties advocates, opposed it both times. Advisory board chairman Barry Friedman told WIRED that Axon never asked the group to review any scenario involving schools, and that launching the pilot program without addressing previously stated concerns is dismissive of the board and its established process.

Opptly, an HR Technology leader and direct sourcing innovator for contingent workforce management, permanent recruitment, and total talent acquisition solutions, announced that it has named global data and analytics leader, Salema Rice to its Advisory Board. Ms. Rice's well-earned reputation as a global leader in the emerging field of AI is only matched by her infectious enthusiasm for creating a better world through all things data. Her extensive industry experience has focused on directing data management strategies, AI transformation, and digital innovation, using AI to effect positive change. She's the Global Managing Director of Applied Intelligence at Accenture and previously worked as Chief Digital, Data & Analytics Officer for Geometric Results (GRI), and as Chief Data Officer at the Allegis Group. She's been named one of the Top 30 Most Inspiring Women in AI, a Top 50 Influencer by Women in Tech, and a Global Data Power Leader by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Virtual Science AI has announced the introduction of its Virtual Advisory Artificial Intelligence (AI) engagement platform. The purpose of the platform is to provide a first-of-its-kind system for the healthcare sector, as it aggregates all interactive data from advisory boards, while delivering AI-focused analytics on critical themes, topics and trends in life sciences. As an international provider of virtual advisory boards services in the pharmaceuticals industry, Virtual Science AI aims to improve critical decision-making at different stages of the product life cycle to help bring solutions to patients. It uses this approach while promoting a better understanding of how life sciences teams work with stakeholders to produce meaningful results and outcomes. The organisation uses its AI models and its virtual platform to improve stakeholder engagement in medical affairs, public affairs, R&D and functionality in commercial life sciences.

"I look to people like Ajit to give me some foresight into what is likely to happen," said Mr. Ravuri. During his four years leading the FCC, Mr. Pai sought to cut regulations, fight illegal robocalls and make more radio frequencies available for 5G wireless networks. While the U.S. is poised to be a leader in 5G deployment, regulatory disputes could scuttle further adoption, Mr. Pai said on a video call. The Morning Download delivers daily insights and news on business technology from the CIO Journal team. "On the regulatory side, some of the disputes we've seen among federal agencies could slow down, or even potentially stop the reallocation of spectrum for commercial uses, and that is something that would be unfortunate, of course, for all consumers and enterprises and for the country writ large," said Mr. Pai, who was appointed to the helm of the agency by former President Donald Trump.