Author: Colin Henderson

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Geopolitics

Has Democracy a Future?

Colin Henderson

By Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. September/October 1997Published on September 1, 1997 Solidarity founding leader Lech Walesa during his presidential campaign in Plock, Poland, May 1989Leszek Wdowinski / Reuters Source Foreign Affairs 1997 THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY The twentieth century has no doubt been, as Isaiah Berlin has said, “the most terrible century in Western history.” But this terrible century has—or appears to be having—a happy ending. As in melodramas of old, the maiden democracy, bound by villains to the railroad track, is rescued in the nick of time from the onrushing train. As the century draws to a close, both major villains have perished, … Continue reading Has Democracy a Future?

Canada, Economy

Financial planning in Canada is a mess

Colin Henderson

This from the Financial Post confirms planning is not co-ordinated at all and hardly considers black swan events. Financial Post FP Posthaste Nov 01, 2024 The third quarter has been a real thorn in the side of the Bank of Canada when it comes to trying to pin down gross domestic product, and the latest data is only causing policymakers more grief. In the central bank’s October Monetary Policy Report (MPR), it forecasted third-quarter GDP of 1.5 per cent, a big drop from its 2.8 per cent estimate in July. After the GDP data release on Thursday, the central bank’s … Continue reading Financial planning in Canada is a mess

AI

Nvidia-backed AI firm Iambic unveils drug discovery ‘breakthrough’

Colin Henderson

By Martin Coulter October 29, 20247:08 AM EDTUpdated 7 hours ago LONDON, Oct 29 (Reuters) – Biotech firm Iambic Therapeutics unveiled on Tuesday what it says is a breakthrough artificial intelligence model that could drastically reduce the time and money needed to develop new drugs. A growing number of tech startups are using AI to advance pharmaceutical research. Iambic, which has previously won investment from tech giant Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab, published details of its new AI drug discovery model, named “Enchant”. Enchant was trained on large troves of pre-clinical data, derived from laboratory tests conducted on drugs before they were … Continue reading Nvidia-backed AI firm Iambic unveils drug discovery ‘breakthrough’

AI

The AI National Security Memo and broader evolution of AI inferred

Colin Henderson

AI National Security Memo followed by MicKinsey memo on evolution of AI usage On October 24, 2024, the White House issued the first National Security Memorandum (NSM) on Artificial Intelligence, marking a significant development in U.S. AI policy and national security strategy[1][3]. This memorandum outlines a comprehensive approach to harnessing AI for national security objectives while addressing associated risks and challenges. Key Aspects of the AI National Security Memo AI as a National Security Priority The NSM identifies AI leadership as a critical national security priority for the United States[1]. It acknowledges that competitors have engaged in economic and technological … Continue reading The AI National Security Memo and broader evolution of AI inferred

AI

AI-assisted surgery a ‘game-changer,’ says UHN surgeon

Colin Henderson

Dr. Amin Madani, a surgeon-scientist in UHN’s Sprott Department of Surgery and head of the Surgical AI Research Academy, worked with experts in computer vision to develop technology that applies AI to the surgical field. UHN  A team of researchers at University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto is developing a revolutionary program that harnesses the skills of surgeons by using artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy of surgery in real time. The technology, part of the world-leading research at UHN that is transforming medicine and countless patients’ lives, is set to be used in clinical trials beginning this fall. It … Continue reading AI-assisted surgery a ‘game-changer,’ says UHN surgeon

AI

Arm CEO Sees AI Transforming the World Much Faster Than the Internet

Colin Henderson

Haas, ARM ceo discusses AI progress in a simple fashion Arm CEO Sees AI Transforming the World Much Faster Than the Internet https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-10-25/arm-ceo-rene-haas-ai-will-progress-much-faster-than-the-internet?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTczMDAxNDM1NSwiZXhwIjoxNzMwNjE5MTU1LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJTTFdNQ0tUMVVNMFcwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiIwNEFGQkMxQkYyMTA0NUVEODg3MzQxQkQwQzIyNzRBMCJ9.9QcUY1qf92p98tiu_GU0Z6qopSwaq4khfLZwfUbiLuY Rene Haas, the chief executive officer of Arm Holdings, says AI’s impact will be ‘quite, quite dramatic’ and there’s no holding back smart cars. By Christina Kyriasoglou and Anna Edwards October 25, 2024 at 5:00 AM EDT Save Translate 5:49 Less than two years after becoming chief executive officer of Arm Holdings Plc, Rene Haas led the British chip designer to theworld’s biggest initial public offering of 2023, raising $4.87 billion. Since then, the shares have more than doubled, valuing the Cambridge-based company at … Continue reading Arm CEO Sees AI Transforming the World Much Faster Than the Internet

AI

Memorandum on Advancing the United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

Colin Henderson

OCTOBER 24, 2024 Memorandum on Advancing the United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Fulfill National Security Objectives; and Fostering the Safety, Security, and Trustworthiness of Artificial Intelligence MEMORANDUM FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT                THE SECRETARY OF STATE                THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY                THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE                THE ATTORNEY GENERAL                THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE                THE SECRETARY OF ENERGY                THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES                THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY                THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET                THE … Continue reading Memorandum on Advancing the United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

AI

Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan on AI and National Security

Colin Henderson

Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan on AI and National Security National Defense UniversityWashington, D.C. MR. SULLIVAN: Good morning, everyone. And thanks so much for that introduction, Lieutenant Colonel Grewal. And I also want to thank the National War College for bringing us all together today. And I want to thank my colleagues from across the intelligence community and DOD, as well as from the NSC, who have really put their blood, sweat, toil, and tears into producing this National Security Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence that we’re rolling out today.  Framework Most importantly, though, I want to thank all of you for … Continue reading Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan on AI and National Security

AI

Biden Administration Outlines Government ‘Guardrails’ for A.I. Tools

Colin Henderson

A national security memorandum detailed how agencies should streamline operations with artificial intelligence safely. President Biden has released a series of documents that grapple with the challenges of using A.I. tools to speed up government operations.Credit…Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times By David E. Sanger Reporting from Washington Oct. 24, 2024Updated 4:44 p.m. ET President Biden on Thursday signed the first national security memorandum detailing how the Pentagon, the intelligence agencies and other national security institutions should use and protect artificial intelligence technology, putting “guardrails” on how such tools are employed in decisions varying from nuclear weapons to granting asylum. The … Continue reading Biden Administration Outlines Government ‘Guardrails’ for A.I. Tools

AI

Private banks leading AI adoption in banking services, says RBI study

Colin Henderson

Says AI likely to make banking services accessible to population at bottom of the pyramid Advertisement Representative PictureAbhijit Lele Mumbai 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 21 2024 | 9:28 PM IST Private sector banks in India are taking the lead in the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in areas like fraud detection, customer segmentation, and chat automation, according to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) study. The asset size and capital adequacy ratio are influencing the rate of adoption. The size and financial health had a positive influence on the banks’ focus on AI, reflecting the impact of economies of scale and … Continue reading Private banks leading AI adoption in banking services, says RBI study