MICHAEL ADJEI , DIRECTOR , SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AT ILLUMIO
SACHIN AGRAWAL , UK MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR ZOHO
E D I T O R ' S Q U E S T I O N
MICHAEL ADJEI , DIRECTOR , SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AT ILLUMIO
The government ’ s AI plan is a positive step , boosting job creation and improving public services . However , it will test the robustness of the government ’ s data privacy frameworks .
Many governments , including the UK , have not covered themselves in glory when it comes to cyber and data security for various reasons . It will therefore
As part of this innovation push , it is important for the UK to understand how AI regulation and data privacy continue to challenge businesses developing and implementing AI systems . In 2024 , multibe vital to establish clear guidelines for acceptable use and protection to safeguard citizens and AI systems .
Researchers and innovators with access to NHS data will become prime targets for cyberattacks which in itself can have legal and ethical considerations . Cybercriminals will look to exploit the hidden layers of AI , which are often proprietary and insufficiently scrutinised . Vulnerabilities and coding flaws in these layers may remain undiscovered longer than in other AI layers , leaving third parties open to exploitation .
Before any data is made available to researchers and innovators , it ’ s essential that their security standards and policies are thoroughly checked and approved . No data should be handed over if a third party does not have an AI security framework or fails to meet the required standards .
SACHIN AGRAWAL , UK MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR ZOHO
AI is already having a transformative impact on people and businesses , driving efficiencies across areas such as data analysis , fraud detection and forecasting which make a significant difference to people ’ s lives .
The commitment to investment and support in the AI Opportunities Action Plan is hugely encouraging , demonstrating the UK ’ s ambition as a global AI leader and instilling confidence in businesses to turbocharge innovation . agent AI emerged as a significant trend by enabling the collaboration between specialised agents to handle complex workflows in enterprise businesses where structured information and datasets are critical for context .
No comprehensive frameworks have been enacted yet in the UK , although renewed commitments such as this and continued efforts indicate the growing recognition of responsible AI governance . According to our Digital Health Study , 78 % of businesses have already used AI or are planning to invest heavily in the technology .
As businesses take the next steps of AI adoption , fuelled by this landmark policy , they should be guided by the government , regulators and educators under AI frameworks that promote the safe and ethical development and usage of AI systems . The Prime Minster highlighted the transformative role that AI can play in driving public sector efficiency , saving time on admin that can be reassigned to improving public services .
Speeding up planning consultations to get Britain building , faster and more accurate medical diagnoses , reducing admin for teachers , and AI analysis of camera footage to improve roads were among the examples given by the Prime Minister on the benefits the plans will provide working people .
As part of the plan , the government is setting up a new team to build the UK ’ s sovereign capabilities and seize AI opportunities , as well as creating a new National Data Library to securely unlock the value of public data and support AI development . �
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