Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] OSGEO- Updates to Calgary Geomatics Expo, Nov 6-8th

[Vicky Vergara via Discuss]

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On Wed, Jul 12, 2023 at 10:07 AM Communications 
wrote:

> Hi OSGEO Team,
>
> Just checking in with you as we have updated our list of confirmed Association
> Sponsors .
>
>
>- Association of Ontario Land Surveyors (AOLS)
>- buildingSMART Canada
>- Open Geopspatial Consortium (OGC)
>- International Map Industry Association (IMIA)
>- World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC)
>- Integrated Cadastral Information Society
>- Canadian Association of Geographers (CAG)
>- Canadian Cartographic Association
>- CIDCO
>
>
> Please consider joining these other amazing associations in supporting
> Canada’s national geomatics Expo & Career Fair. This is a *no-cost* 
> cross-promotion
> program; no money will be exchanged.
>
> This community-driven event is a diverse gathering of our sector's
> professionals, thought-leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, companies,
> government, recent graduates and students. One of our goals is advocating
> the importance of our sector by hosting this national event.
>
> This is a fantastic opportunity for you and your members to show your
> leadership as an association.
>
> I encourage you to also consider submitting a talk
>  or demonstration
>  at the Expo.
>
> Would you like to know more?
>
> 
> Sarah Shirey
>
> Communications | GoGeomatics
> 613-296-3288
> Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
>
> Canada’s Geomatics Expo  & Career Fair
>  Calgary, Nov 6-8, 2023
> Canadian geospatial Back To School Socials
>  
> this
> September
>
>
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[OSGeo-Discuss] Electronic Privacy Information Centre’s Report Sheds Light on Generative A.I. Harms

[Suchith Anand via Discuss]

This report from the Electronic Privacy Information Centre might be of interest.


EPIC’s report, Generating Harms: Generative AI’s Impact & Paths 
Forward,
 builds on the organization’s years of experience protecting consumers from 
abusive data collection and use. While generative A.I. may be new, many of its 
harms reflect longstanding challenges to privacy, transparency, racial justice, 
and economic justice imposed by technology companies.


Generating Harms: Generative AI’s Impact & Paths Forward is part of EPIC’s A.I. 
& Human Rights Project, which advocates for 
transparent, equitable, and accountable A.I. regulations.


More details at 
https://epic.org/new-epic-report-sheds-light-on-generative-a-i-harms/


Best wishes


Suchith



Dr Suchith Anand

Senior Adviser to Governments and International Organisations | Scientist | AI 
Ethics | AI Governance | Policy | Consultant in Data and AI Ethics | Global 
Citizen | SDG Volunteer and Advocate


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[OSGeo-Discuss] AI regulation: Why Africa must have a voice in global talks

[Suchith Anand via Discuss]

This article on “AI regulation: Why Africa must have a voice in global talks” 
might be of interest.



“ Indeed, the idea of a new international watchdog overseeing this new 
technology could be very useful.

But given Africa’s future role in global markets, there is a strong case for 
this new body to be based in Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi or Cape Town, rather than in 
London. Indeed, if it is not, there is a real risk that the digital 
inequalities between Africa and the rest of the world will be exacerbated by 
AI, not reduced or managed.

The time is now to be thinking these issues through – and planning ahead – 
before AI really scales up on the continent, because by then, it will be too 
late to pull back.”


Details at 
https://african.business/2023/06/technology-information/ai-regulation-africa-must-have-a-voice-in-global-talks


Best wishes


Suchith



Dr Suchith Anand

Senior Adviser to Governments and International Organisations | Scientist | AI 
Ethics | AI Governance | Policy | Consultant in Data and AI Ethics | Global 
Citizen | SDG Volunteer and Advocate


https://council.science/profile/suchith-anand/

https://www.rd-alliance.org/users/suchith-anand

https://ethicaldatainitiative.org




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