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Articles by Ian Oppermann
Buckle up: The AI genie is out of the bottle
We have largely been taken by surprise by the tremendous advances in capability of the latest Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. Across domains from music and art to customer service and research, from health to education, AI is challenging our views of activities once the exclusive domain of we humans with our unique gifts of creativity, empathy and judgement. So how can we use AI, rather than become victim to it?
How the right data can help overcome policy challenges
There’s a wealth of data already helping agencies deliver improved services. And rapid adoption of digital technologies by Australians during the pandemic has helped increase the quantity and quality of data available to support decisions. But as former Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) head David Kalisch argues, more can be done with data to help policymakers do their jobs better.
Why government isn’t using the cloud to drive measurable benefits
Governments are massive data-generating machines. Some larger agencies, such as Services Australia, collect and store an incredible amount of data. But many data owners have no idea what data they hold, which is a little scary when you think about it. The biggest challenge for any public or private sector organisation is knowing their data.
Audits reveal weaknesses in government data security
The need to ensure a digital padlock is placed anywhere data exists to ensure bad actors are less likely to break in, steal sensitive information or attempt extortion has preoccupied the federal government. Various case studies such as Medibank, Optus and Telstra highlight the dangers of weak private sector systems. Medibank, for example, was the target of what the Australian Federal Police believes was an attack by Russian hackers.
We’re still on our data journey but something’s brewing
Data is the lifeblood of the modern economy. It impacts, enables and personalises how we work, play and engage socially. It’s crucial for the operation of the economy and society. Banks and financial services companies can increasingly be thought of as data and digital services organisations with some bricks and mortar operations. Without trying too hard, that analogy can be applied to all sectors of the economy, including government. Value comes from creating, using, protecting and sharing data.
Governance, Ethics and Regulation of AI
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A different year for ACS
ACS President Ian Oppermann. Photo: Supplied We are off and running in 2021 and I am looking forward to a different year for ACS compared to 2020. As of 10February 2021, the ACS Management Committee has been refreshed along with a full complement of ACS Congress members.
Data for Decision Making Special Report Category
How important is data to organisations? Many say it’s like oil, water or gold.
Moving ACS to online voting
Last week’s Senate fintech committee report highlighted how online voting is becoming critical to organisations with its recommendations to allow companies to run General Meetings virtually as part of reforms to bring corporate governance into the 21st century. The Senators’ governance recommendations reflect ACS’ moves to modernise its own governance to reflect the realities of the modern era and deliver value for members into future decades.
The plan for ACS governance change
ACS President Dr Ian Oppermann ACS Congress has resolved to become a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) by July 2021. As part of this process, we will undertake wide consultation with our members on the constitution for the CLG. A plan has been developed to deliver these objectives. As part of the plan, we have had to consider how to deliver whilst living with the reality of COVID-19 restrictions which, unfortunately, are likely to remain with us for some time.
Leading the charge
ACS President, Dr Ian Oppermann. Photo: Supplied Australia is experiencing the changes sweeping through much of the world. We have a growing, aging and urbanising population, we have skills shortages in many critical technical areas, and growing vulnerabilities associated with increasing reliance on technology. All the while digitisation and automation continue to accelerate the rate of change of so many aspects of our daily lives.
Data Sharing Taskforce Update #9
Very often "shared data" is assumed to be that which shared directly between individuals or organisations. A person may provide name, address, date of birth, height, or preference details directly in exchange for some service or benefit. Data may be gathered about an individual or system in other means by In all cases, personal information is involved. Other than direct sharing example, there is no consent of the individual from whom the data is observed, derived or inferred.
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