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Sam Cannicott retweeted
Great job: the Government’s Sovereign AI unit is looking for someone to come and lead a team focused on special projects for UK sovereign advantage
Ideal for someone early ish career looking to do a tour of duty to help ensure the UK is an AI maker, not an AI taker
I'm biased but this is another cracking report from @CDEIUK setting out the key elements of a trustworthy approach to the governance of self-driving vehicles.
1/2 Today we have published ‘Responsible Innovation in Self-Driving Vehicles’, a report commissioned by @ccavgovuk that sets out recommendations for a trustworthy approach to the regulation and governance of self-driving vehicles gov.uk/government/publicatio…
Sam Cannicott retweeted
Thinking about taking part in the UK-US prize challenges for PETs petsprizechallenges.com/? Join the @innovateuk online briefing on 4 August @10AM BST and find out more about the application process. Sign up here: ow.ly/gI2a50K58PF
Sam Cannicott retweeted
1/5 Today, we launched U.K.🇬🇧 - U.S.🇺🇸 innovation prize challenges to advance privacy-enhancing technologies to tackle financial crime and public health emergencies. U.K. innovators have until 19 September to enter. Apply here: petsprizechallenges.com
This is really exciting - @CDEIUK has published a roadmap setting out how the UK can build an AI assurance ecosystem, which will not only enable greater adoption of AI, but also create jobs.
1/7 We have today published a roadmap setting out the steps required to build a world-leading AI assurance ecosystem in the UK. Read it here: tinyurl.com/5y4vxdmx
Sam Cannicott retweeted
1/6 We’ve been working with @RECPress to develop industry-led guidance on the use of data-driven tools in recruitment. Find it here: tinyurl.com/5fu64xnd
Great to see this published today. Transparency is a crucial part of responsible innovation. @CDEIUK will now work with the Central Digital and Data Office to pilot the algorithmic transparency standard with other government agencies.
1/6 @cabinetofficeuk’s Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) has today published an algorithmic transparency standard for the public sector, which we’ve been working with it to develop. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/yc78ry7x
Sam Cannicott retweeted
We're recruiting for an Office Manager @CDEIUK! The successful candidate will be the first port of call for @CDEIUK's leadership team, ensuring that they are able to execute their roles effectively. Find out more here and apply by Monday 22nd November: tinyurl.com/ncbdv5xt
Some great roles going in our team @CDEIUK . It's a really exciting time to join as we begin working with our recently appointed stellar board and kick-off a bunch of new projects.
Come and join us @CDEIUK! We’re currently recruiting for a Senior Policy Advisor (tinyurl.com/3b5xrt3r) and Senior Technology Advisor (tinyurl.com/2rmev9ez), who will work with partners to take forward data-driven initiatives for the public good. Apply by 1st November!
Really enjoyed discussing the opportunities responsible data sharing can drive. #GovTechSummit
"How do you share #data? Access to data is still the key issues that is holding back innovation."
@scannicott of @cdeiuk shares his thoughts at this morning's #GovTechSummit on how to share data safely to enable innovation whilst securing public trust.
Looking forward to getting started!
Welcome @scannicott one of our new Policy Fellows 👋
Sam is Deputy Director of Projects at the government's @CDEIUK leading the Centre's work to use data-driven technology responsibly.
Learn more about our Policy Fellowship programme ➡️bit.ly/3F5Y3e5 #CSaPFellows
Sam Cannicott retweeted
I've long wondered what an all female panel on data science looks like .Thanks @NobelConference !
Sam Cannicott retweeted
All suggestions welcome!
Sam Cannicott retweeted
1/9 @DCMS has today announced appointments to @CDEIUK’s refreshed advisory board, and provided further detail about our remit going forward: tinyurl.com/re6jfvmw
I don’t understand @LNER how a train starting from London doesn’t have the seat reservations set-up. It’s like Covid has passed you by. What do you expect people to do?
Sam Cannicott retweeted
3/3 To learn more about our adoption guide, which we hope will alleviate some of the barriers to adoption in PETs, as well as about the challenges and limitations of PETs, check out our blog: tinyurl.com/uvbh9dh6
Sam Cannicott retweeted
We’re recruiting for an International Policy Lead to drive forward @CDEIUK's international policy and engagement portfolio. If you're interested in the international governance of #AI and #datadriventechnologies, this could be the role for you. Apply here: tinyurl.com/mwv6ukmy
Sad news. I first met Shirley during the 1992 General Election. She put a sticker on my coat when she visited Redruth. The next day I was told to remove it by my primary school teacher.
Veteran politician and Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Shirley Williams has died at the age of 90. bbc.in/3dRWQdE
Her career in politics spanned more than 50 years, after she first entered Parliament as the Labour MP for Hitchin in 1964.
#Newsnight
Sam Cannicott retweeted
1/2 At @CDEIUK, we're exploring the role of privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) in enabling secure and trustworthy use of data. We are today launching an open call asking practitioners to inform us about projects where PETs have been effectively utilised.