by BGF | Oct 1, 2018 | News
IBM recently released a tool called ‘Fairness 360’ which can detect biases in algorithms to adjust the code.
For AI to work properly, a vast range of unbiased data is required. IBM is making a move in this bias problem, stepping in with an instrument called Fairness 360. According to the AI News’s article, the software will be cloud-based and open source, it will also work with various common AI frameworks including Watson, Tensorflow, SparkML, AWS SageMaker, and AzureM. The system searches for signs of bias in algorithms to recommend solutions to correct the problems.
Humans have natural biases, and that means a developer’s bias can creep into his or her algorithm. The problem is that AI’s developers do not know what exact decision their AIs can make. Therefore, with this IBM tool, they can see what factors are being used by their AIs.
This invention can play a vital role for developers to ensure accountability and transparency for further technology development, which is also the long-term aim of the AIWS Initiative.
by BGF | Oct 1, 2018 | News
Since the incident in 2016 election, false news has been suppressed on Facebook, while Twitter has yet to act.
According to a paper released recently, Facebook engaged with 570 fake news sites, with approximately 200 million monthly engagements with these sites at its peak in 2018. After 2 years, Facebook’s efforts paid off with more human and technological power to restrict unreliable news. With more content moderators, new offices and AI software, the amount of fake news engagement witnessed a significant drop, there being 70 million engagements with false news in July 2018. On the contrary, Twitter remains at 4 to 6 million engagements from 2016 to 2018.
This study shows a great amount of fake news, however indicates Facebook’s attempt to curb this trend. Reviewed by MIT Technology Review, Facebook seems to be moving the platform in the right direction.
On Global Cybersecurity Day December 12, 2018 at Loeb House, Harvard University, BGF will discuss How AIWS solution to solve disinformation and fake news.
by BGF | Oct 1, 2018 | News
There has been speculation of the AI future, many of which were the visions of AI taking over the human world. Recently, Michael Sulmeyer and Kathryn Dura said otherwise in their work on AI.
Michael Sulmeyer – Director of the Cyber Security Project at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs and Kathryn Dura – Joseph S. Nye, Jr. Intern for the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security expressed their view on the potential of AI in contrast to visions of AI in science fiction. They believe in “AI’s potential effects in cyberspace not by facilitating attacks but rather improving cybersecurity”.
One of the most common features of cyber defense is related to situational awareness, which is a field where AI has more advantages. In order to execute a cyberattack, the attacker will know the system well. However, when the system is run by AI, “with the right combination of data, computing power and algorithms, AI can help defenders gain far greater mastery over their data and networks” – said Rob Joyce Former White House Cybersecurity Coordinator.
Another cybersecurity challenge that AI can easily handle is the prevalence of code reuse. Coders do not usually write their own code from scratch, which is efficient but risky due to the lack of accountability for the integrity of the code. AI could help companies identify errors in code and come up with alternatives.
It is necessary for people, especially policy makers, to carefully consider the advantages of using AI for security, since this could be a major advancement for the military. A long-term strategy for AI development should be worked on to prevail against adversaries in both physical and cyber realms.
by BGF | Oct 1, 2018 | News
On 16th and 17th of October, a policy dialogue hosted by World Leadership Alliance will be held in Lisbon (Portugal) with the hope to send the messages of Shared Societies and Preventing Violence in education field.
The World Leader Ship Alliance- Club de Madrid (WLA-CdM) recently launched a new initiative called “Education for Shared Societies”, which is developed with the purpose of mobilizing political movement around a Global Agenda to leverage and drive engagement on education for all as a catalyst to address challenges affecting the advance of shared societies.
The policy dialogue is expected to draw on the leadership experience of more than 100 democratic former Heads of State and Government from more than 70 countries – the members of the WLA-CdM to draft an agenda or set of policy imperatives for the three pillars of the Education for Shared Societies project: Inclusive education for migrants and refugees, Education for preventing and countering violent extremism, Digital resilience for shared societies.
At the same time, WLA – CdM has also been working with MDI to develop the AIWS 7-Layer Model to build Next Generation Democracy. This initiative is hoped to provide a baseline for guiding AI development to ensure positive outcomes and to reduce the risks of pervasive and realistic risks and the related harms that AI could pose to humanity.
by BGF | Sep 27, 2018 | News
With deepest sorrow and remorse, Boston Global Forum (BGF) and Michael Dukakis Institute for Leadership and Innovation (MDI) offers our condolences over the passing of President Tran Dai Quang – President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
President Tran Dai Quang was a respected leader, who was very supportive to bring global citizenship education to Vietnam. In 2016, Professor John Quelch, Professor John Savage, Professor Carlos Torres – Members of Board of Thinkers, Boston Global Forum had official meetings at President Tran Dai Quang’s office and received his warm welcome. On December 21, 2016, he welcomed and had an official meeting with Professor Carlos Torres, Chair of UNESCO-UCLA Chair, Global Learning and Global Citizenship Education, and Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Chair of International Adviser Committee of UNESCO-UCLA, Chair of Global Learning and Global Citizenship Education.
President Tran Dai Quang presented a special ceramic gift about Vietnamese culture to Global Citizenship Education Network
His contribution toward Viet Nam’s Citizenship Education program is particularly notable and will continue to contribute to the well being of Viet Nam for many future generations. Boston Global Forum, as well as Global Citizenship Education Network were deeply touched when President took time from his profound work and duties to support and encourage the members of our organization. His support has encouraged our leadership to continue their work for world peace, security and prosperity. Prof. John Quelch and Prof. John Savage sent condolences and expressed their deep sympathies over the loss of the President.
