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Future of AI Summit 2023, Panel, “In Conversation: The AI Divide – Will data inequality destroy healthy competition?”, London

In conversation: The AI Divide – Will data inequality destroy healthy competition? (16 Nov 2023) Generating AI’s game-changing future products and services requires large quantities of data, which may create a market problem. How do smaller companies that can’t afford big data sets compete? Are there cheaper ways to develop large language models (LLMs)? Amanda

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7 Nov 2023, ODI Summit 2023, Panel Chair, “Navigating Ownership Rights: The Challenges of Gen AI”, Online

A panel discussion – exploring the issue of derivative works, IP, copyright, licensing etc. across multiple sectors, including the arts and wider creative industries, the geospatial world, architecture, academia, music and a host of others. Creative industries are especially concerned with developments in gen AI – but they are not the only ones thinking about

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2 Nov 2023, AI Fringe, Fireside Chat, “Striking the balance: Open Source in AI”, London

Striking the balance: Open Source in AIThis fireside chat will explore the intricate interplay between open-source development and generative AI. The conversation, between experts from GitHub and OpenUK, will look at the impact open-source has had on accelerating the pace of generative AI research, the benefits and risks of open-source generative AI models, and what

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31 Oct 2023, Women In Tech Festival, Talk, “Changing the face of the UK Tech”, London

Despite efforts to increase diversity and inclusivity, women are still underrepresented in the tech workforce – particularly in leadership roles. Not only does that contribute to homogenous thought at top levels, it limits the role models available to inspire and support the next generation of female leaders.The Women in Tech Festival 2023 is a celebration of the

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12 Oct 23, We need to talk about open source, London

If your company is involved in developing software, then you’re aware of the importance of open-source code. Developers love it! Legal departments fear it! Questions around compliance, governance, and the commercial implications of open source are ubiquitous and multi-faceted. Enter the era of generative AI, and open models are competing with proprietary heavyweights. But which

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4-5 Oct 2023, Computing IT Leaders Summit, Keynote, “AI, Open Source Software and Cybersecurity: Is open source software the answer to AI?”, Essex

Taking place at Down Hall, Essex on 4-5 October, this event will bring together the most senior IT Leaders from across the UK. Amanda Brock will be giving a keynote on Attend IT Leaders Summit to arm yourself with the tools to tackle the most pressing challenges IT leaders face today.

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29 Sep 2023, NYU Stern School of Business – Benefits and Challenges of Open Source, Panel, “Human Capital and Open Source”, New York

The Benefits and Challenges of Open Source: Fostering Innovation, Igniting Growth, and the Promise of Equitable Design Amanda Brock, CEO of OpenUK, will be participating in a panel at NYU Stern School of Business, New York, on 29th September 2023.

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19-21 Sep 2023, Open Source Summit Europe 2023, Talk, “ADHD – The Power of Diagnosis”, Bilbao

Open Source Summit is the premier event for open source developers, technologists, and community leaders to collaborate, share information, solve problems, and gain knowledge, furthering open source innovation and ensuring a sustainable open source ecosystem. It is the gathering place for open-source code and community contributors. Open Source Summit is a conference umbrella, composed of

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