Ross Dawson

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This new report by Prof Leslie Loble AM and Dr Kelly Stephens from University of Technology, Sydney makes a case for a greater level of quality assurance of educational technology (edtech) products in use in schools in Australia. It proposes the following quality assurance domains/criteria: - Aligns with curriculum - Supports quality teaching practice - Has a robust evidence base - Is accessible and inclusive - Values usability, including support for quality teacher use - Safeguards the privacy, security and ethical use of user data and information One of the international examples described in the report is the Safer Technologies for Schools (ST4S) initiative that NZ participates in alongside Australia. While narrower in its focus it does provide a base level of assurance for NZ schools and kura around the security and privacy of edtech products. More information is available here: https://lnkd.in/gg9F9rxw https://lnkd.in/gQM-26KP #edtech

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📊 Transparency and accountability are essential pillars of ethical AI. How can organisations implement these principles effectively to build trust with users and stakeholders? Learn from expertise in ethical AI practices: https://lnkd.in/g6J-8mmk #AIethics #Accountability

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🤖 Australia Moves to Regulate AI with New Safety Standards and Mandatory Guardrails 🤖 New measures just announced to make AI safer in Australia, including the release of a Proposals Paper for Introducing Mandatory Guardrails for AI in High-Risk Settings. This paper outlines a proposed definition of high-risk AI, ten mandatory guardrails, and three regulatory options to ensure safe AI use, ranging from adapting existing frameworks to creating a new AI-specific law. Additionally, a new Voluntary AI Safety Standard is now in effect, providing businesses with practical guidance on managing high-risk AI ahead of future regulations. Public consultation on the proposals is open until October 4, 2024. #AI #AIGovernance #TechRegulation #AIGuardrails #AISafety #AIRiskManagement #FutureOfAI #SafeAI

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The initiation of a Senate inquiry into tech sovereignty is a game-changer for local tech companies like Nabooki. It underscores the critical need for nurturing an environment where Australian tech can truly flourish, and we are here for it! By fostering policy frameworks and procurement practices that prioritise homegrown innovation, we not only boost local businesses but also secure our digital future. Isn’t that the best outcome for all? Supporting Australian tech is about ensuring our economy stays vibrant and competitive on the global stage. At Nabooki we advocate for a future that champions the incredible talent within our shores. We know we can all build a thriving tech ecosystem that benefits every Australian. Share your thoughts below - what do you think will help to bring this mission to life? #SupportLocalTech #FutureReadyAustralia #NabookiAdvocacy .......... David Pocock, Victor Dominello, Darrin Bond, Ryan Black, Madeleine Houghton, Damian Kassabgi, Chris Le Serve, Chris McLaren, Brian Walsh, Bill Shorten, Amanda Rishworth, Guy Turnbull, Sharon Floyd, Frédéric BRINCAT, Clair Crowley

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Classic bait-and-switch wrapped in shiny new tech toys! Recent investments in #NDIS tech upgrades, including DART, ICT PACE Salesforce, could be viewed as strategic moves by NDIA to centralize control & cut costs, at the expense of participant autonomy. Bit like giving a kid a shiny new bicycle with one hand while tightening the training wheels with the other. Sure, they're upgrading the systems, but at what cost? Evidence suggests procurement process for these systems, particularly Salesforce, was marred by ethical concerns & cost blowouts, a contract value ballooning from $27 million to $135 million due to scope changes. Additionally, there were instances of undisclosed gifts & hospitality received by NDIA officials from Salesforce, raising questions about the integrity of the procurement process. Did the extra cash come with a side of accountability, or just an expensive lunch for a few NDIA officials? The sweet aroma of undisclosed gifts, where transparency goes to die. Ethical Concerns? More like ethical nightmares. A little gift here, a hospitality event there & suddenly, what was supposed to be a transparent process looks more like a backroom deal. Who needs a fair procurement process when you can have a cozy relationship with your vendor? Centralized Control or should we say, centralized surveillance? By tightening the reins on financial management, NDIA might save a few bucks, but what happens to participant choice? It's like they’re handing out free collars to the participants – complete with a shiny tag that says, "Property of NDIA." Big question here is NDIA really trying to empower participants, or are they just trying to tighten their grip under the guise of efficiency? Line between progress & control is a thin one & it seems like they’re walking it with a pair of blinders on. Maybe it's time someone held magnifying glass up to see who’s really benefiting from these “upgrades.” Cost-Cutting Agenda: NDIA is playing Monopoly with people’s lives, and the utilities and railroads are all marked "NDIA-owned." They’re streamlining operations alright – straight down the highway of control, where autonomy is just a pit stop that no one’s allowed to visit. Reduces participant choice & increase surveillance, aligning with a broader cost-cutting agenda. Shifting towards these systems may reflect an underlying strategy to enforce stricter controls over spending while limiting participant autonomy in managing their plans. Tech Upgrades or Trojan Horses? If these new systems are so great, why does it feel like they’re more about watching participants than helping them? It’s the classic government move – sell it as empowerment, but the fine print reads “You’re now under stricter surveillance.” These upgrades might enable NDIA to take direct control over transactions too, reducing the role of intermediaries like plan managers, centralizing financial management. Time we ask how these technological changes align with the original goals of NDIS.

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Need to get up to speed on AI / Gen AI? Check out this free self paced learning from CSIRO Artificial Intelligence Centre. https://lnkd.in/gpKSHZsG In times of change learners inherit the earth.... #Ai #GenAi #learning

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It's been incredible to see the scale and speed of AI innovation across the financial services industry in Australia. Colonial First State (CFS) is among the leaders in unlocking transformative outcomes with the power of cloud and generative AI. Today, our partnership with Colonial First State is strengthened with a five-year agreement to drive AI innovation within Australia’s wealth management sector. With Microsoft technologies including Azure OpenAI Service and Copilot for Microsoft 365 and supported by partner Avanade, Colonial First State is exploring generative AI use cases to enhance the delivery of services to their members. According to Jeroen Buwalda, CFS’ Group Executive of Transformation, Technology and Operations, AI and cloud technologies are critical to supporting the company’s mission to help Australians achieve financial freedom. Great to see the value CFS is deriving from AI as an early adopter and I’m excited for what’s to come. Read more in the story on our News Centre: https://lnkd.in/gvRcKFCs #ColonialFirstState #Microsoft #Copilot #GenerativeAI #Azure James Farrell Soumith Rao Duncan Taylor Rudolf Wagenaar Andrea Acton Dale Lambert Jeroen Buwalda Sean Lee

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