Indian Tech Experts Join United Nations AI Advisory Body, Philips Introduces AI Tools: 5 Highlights
As we approach the weekend, it is important to review the significant advancements in artificial intelligence that occurred on October 27. Firstly, distinguished technology experts from India have been appointed to a newly established global advisory body, as announced by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Additionally, Quibim, a provider of imaging data software, has collaborated with Philips to introduce AI-driven imaging and reporting solutions for MR prostate examinations. These are just a few highlights from today’s AI developments. Let’s delve deeper into the details.
Indian technology experts at UN AI body
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has set up a global advisory body on artificial intelligence that includes prominent Indian technology experts, according to a PTI report. The high-level multidisciplinary advisory body on artificial intelligence aims to bring together government, private sector, research, civil society and academic experts to develop a global scientific consensus on the risks and challenges related to artificial intelligence. The group also works to utilize artificial intelligence to achieve the goals of sustainable development and to enhance international cooperation in the management of artificial intelligence.
Notable members include Amandeep Singh Gill, Secretary-General’s Technology Envoy, Sharad Sharma, Co-Founder of iSPIRT Foundation and Nazneen Rajani, Principal Researcher of Hugging Face in India.
Philips launches artificial intelligence tools for prostate examinations
Spain’s Quibim and Philips have partnered to offer AI-based imaging and reporting solutions for prostate MR examinations, reports Medical Device Network. By combining their technologies, the goal of the collaboration is to improve the early detection of diseases such as cancer and improve the accuracy of initial diagnosis. This is achieved using high-speed MR imaging from Philips and QP-Prostate software from Quibim, streamlining the diagnostic process.
Citigroup expands coders’ use of artificial intelligence
Bloomberg reports that Citigroup plans to expand generative AI access to most of its 40,000 coders after a successful pilot program involving 250 developers. This technique, favored by ChatGPT, allows the creation of artificial intelligence based on text input. Citigroup and other financial institutions see AI as a tool to increase efficiency, such as using generative AI to navigate regulatory documents, such as when Citigroup analyzed 1,089 pages of new capital rules. This shift reflects Wall Street’s growing adoption of artificial intelligence.
Top EU leaders attend UK AI summit
According to a Reuters report, two top EU officials, Ursula von der Leyen and Vera Jourova, will attend a UK AI security summit aimed at sparking a global debate on AI regulation. Hosted by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the event will gather around 100 guests at Bletchley Park. The summit aims to confirm the UK as the head of AI regulation, but some world leaders such as Germany’s Olaf Scholz and Canada’s Justin Trudeau will not attend. Although the guest list has not been announced, US Vice President Kamala Harris is among the expected attendees.
New Delhi’s first robotic laser vision correction equipped with artificial intelligence
New Delhi-based Visual Aids Center has introduced the first artificial intelligence-powered robotic laser vision correction surgery using Germany’s Smile Pro technology, reports Business Wire India. This major breakthrough in ophthalmology is believed to give a major boost to vision correction procedures. The method uses robotic accuracy and pre-feeding algorithms that improve accuracy and minimize patient discomfort.
