Artificial Intelligence Systems
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Bringing Clarity and Objective Guidance to Software Based Intelligent Process Automation Space
While automation—the heart of the “fourth industrial revolution or Industry 4.0”—clearly has moved from the corners of enterprise strategy and into mainstream conversation, it remains a rapidly maturing technology field characterized by constant change and, sometimes, market confusion. For example, various innovative Software-Based Intelligent Process Automation (SBIPA) technologies have emerged…
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Re-Think Health Podcast: Decentralizing Clinical Trials – Removing the Pain in Enhancing Patient Care
Maria Palombini, Director of Emerging Communities & Opportunities Development and Healthcare & Life Sciences (HLS) Practice Lead at the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), interviews Walter De Brouwer, CEO & Founder of Doc.ai and Chair of the IEEE SA Technology and Data Harmonization for Enabling Decentralized Clinical Trials Industry Connections…
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Evolving Procurement for Artificial Intelligence Systems in Cities and Beyond
As Artificial Intelligence Systems (AIS) technology is increasingly sourced from private companies for public use, existing procurement standards may fall short in proactively identifying harm or mitigating risks for citizens or users due to timing or budget constraints. Unfortunately, little research and interdisciplinary exchange exists to date on issues pertaining…
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SDGs and Personal Sovereignty: Digital Trust in the Algorithmic Age
In the wake of COVID-19, with increased need for location tracking and the sharing of biometric and medical data to combat the pandemic, a dialogue has emerged in governmental, commercial, and civil societies debating the balance between personal privacy and the protection of the public. Calls for personal data sovereignty–the…
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IEEE P2023 Standard Taking Digital Transformation to New Levels
The importance, impact, and potential benefits associated with digital transformation cannot be overstated, as organizations worldwide are updating their business models and software applications to take advantage of low-price data collection, fast networks and cloud-based processing for their applications. What’s more, advancements in technologies, such as IoT, AI, big data,…
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City AI and IEEE SA Join Forces to Foster Diversity by Design
By definition, diversity implies active and inclusive participation. When it comes to Artificial Intelligence Systems (AIS), it’s even more critical to establish strategies and partnerships that can foster genuine and holistic inclusion regarding design for these important technologies. Since 2016, City AI has become the world’s leading non-profit connecting the…
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Prioritizing Ethical Considerations in the Design of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems
The first half of 2020 has been a busy time of progress on varied fronts regarding the work of The IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems including projects focused on: Moving beyond gross domestic product (GDP) for measuring impact in technology with the release of IEEE…
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New IEEE SA Training + Development Program Available
Navigating standards development can be a challenging journey, whether a first-time participant or a senior IEEE SA member. To support an ever-expanding portfolio of global standards, we have launched a new Training + Development program to enable the success of our global working groups. Drawing upon the expertise of current…
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Transforming the IEEE Standards Association to Serve Evolving Needs for Consensus Platforms
Technology and business dynamics change much more rapidly in today’s global marketplace than they did in the past. In order to stay relevant, companies must be able to think and act faster, and that makes collaboration—between and among industries, technology areas, and geographic regions—more crucial to success than ever. It…
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Paving the Way for Transformative Learning Technologies
The global pandemic is clearly illuminating the value and even necessity of online education and remote learning for students around the world. It also is revealing key hurdles and limitations yet to be addressed in the technology space.