Source – https://www.themandarin.com.au/ The federal government is working with a Canberra-based company to trial machine learning technology that aims to detect pests at Australian shipping ports. The trial is being implemented in partnership with the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Australian company Trellis Data, and Read More

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Source: expresscomputer.in Why has data analytics become so critical in the current times, particularly for the payments industry? Data analytics help tapping the power of data by using tools and technologies to find patterns that yield insights. It’s these insights that businesses and governments find truly actionable, especially in uncharted times when there is no Read More

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Source: agrinews-pubs.com WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University will host the Big Data, Safe Food Conference online on Oc. 12-15. The conference will explore the intersection of big data and food safety through conversations with experts from industry, government and academia. Ariana Torres, assistant professor of horticulture and landscape architecture and agricultural economics, who is Read More

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Source: fsmatters.com Undercover operatives and agents play a crucial role in preventing and safeguarding victims from the most serious crimes, including terrorism. In order to gain the trust of those under investigation, there are occasions where they need to participate in criminality themselves. This is a long-standing capability which remains critical for national security. The Read More

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Source: minister.defence.gov.au The Morrison Government has today released a voluntary Code of Practice to improve the security of the Internet of Things (IoT) in Australia – including everyday devices such as smart fridges, smart televisions, baby monitors and security cameras. Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton said cyber security has never been more important to Read More

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Source: analyticsinsight.net Before moving forward, with the advancements of AI, it has become imperative to acknowledge the biases ingrained in the AI models. The death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery in the USA has raised many brows towards existing biases in society. The unfortunate events have not only made authorities and government Read More

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Source: mywelshpool.co.uk Other research has painted a similarly dire picture for regional and local public services. However, the Government has chosen this moment to make a statement about its vision and intent for public services moving forward. Perhaps aimed first at central Government, Michael Gove used the Ditchley Annual Lecture to state ‘public service is a privilege’ Read More

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Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com In response to a legal challenge brought by the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI), the Home Office has scrapped an algorithm used for sorting visa applications. Represented by Foxglove, a legal non-profit specialising in data privacy law, JCWI launched judicial review proceedings,, arguing that the algorithmic tool was unlawful on Read More

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Source: waterstechnology.com Several factors have converged to force companies to make vital decisions about the future of their operations departments. The most pressing issue is the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Government-enforced shelter-at-home orders worldwide have compelled financial institutions to set up their employees for success in remote environments. The situation no doubt will have long-lasting effects Read More

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Source: computerweekly.com Developed by the Office for Artificial Intelligence (OAI) in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Government Digital Service (GDS), Government Commercial Function and Crown Commercial Service, the document seeks to enable public bodies to buy AI systems in a more confident and responsible manner. The guidance for Read More

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Source: hindustantimes.com India may soon get a home-grown platform for Artificial Intelligence (AI). This platform will leverage and compile existing databases that are available with the government such as Aadhaar details, land records and soil health among others. Once setup, this platform can be accessed by companies to use AI-based technologies for different sectors such Read More

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Source: hindustantimes.com A Centre for Research in Applied Artificial Intelligence (CRiAA), a R&D Park, a Centre of Excellence and other facilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) will come up in Hyderabad as the Telangana government on Thursday signed eight memoranda of understanding with various companies and institutions. The state signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intel, International Read More

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Source: techwireasia.com BIG DATA is the fabric of today’s digital society. Understanding, analyzing, and leveraging it can help businesses, as well as regulators, transform operations and deliver better experiences to internal and external stakeholders. In the government and public sector, big data can help solve traffic congestion issues, health and safety issues, and even civic Read More

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Source: analyticsinsight.net Data science is weaved into our lives in many aspects. Its range of adaptability across industries and sectors is wide. Not only in private organizations, but data science serves in the public sector as well. The government agencies and institutions are using the technology to serve their country and countrymen better. Through analyzing Read More

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Source: wtop.com Artificial intelligence programs are multiplying like rabbits across the federal government. The Defense Department has tested AI for predictive maintenance on vehicles and aircraft. Civilian agencies have experimented with robotic process automation. RPA pilots at the General Services Administration and the IRS helped employees save time on repetitive, low-skill tasks. In February, President Donald Trump signed an Read More

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Source: thehindu.com In a bid to provide wider access to adaptive learning technologies, the Centre plans to launch a new scheme in partnership with companies using artificial intelligence to make learning more personalised and customised as per the learner’s requirements. Start-ups which join the government platform must offer 25% free coupons for students from disadvantaged Read More

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Source: analyticsindiamag.com The NDA government has come into its new term with a renewed gusto towards analytics in the public sector. Recognising the disruptive effect that the upcoming AI wave will have on citizen’s day-to-day activities, the government has put it on a spotlight. One of the biggest needs for a healthy analytics ecosystem in any Read More

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Source:- livemint.com NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said on Monday it is proposing to establish a National Data Warehouse on Official Statistics which will leverage technology and use big data analytical tools to improve the quality of macro-economic aggregates. As all these reforms are an ongoing process, it is important that the readers Read More

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