<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div class="msg4355772866195771049"><div lang="EN-GB" link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style="word-wrap:break-word"><div class="m_2920849230331291692WordSection1">Hi All, </div><div class="m_2920849230331291692WordSection1"><br></div><div class="m_2920849230331291692WordSection1">Sharing two <span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt">recently published two policy papers on <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj1r8KS2-SOAxXOvycCHYqELfUQFnoECBkQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Ficcwbo.org%2Fnews-publications%2Fpolicies-reports%2Fharmonised-ai-standards-to-reduce-fragmented-global-rules%2F&usg=AOvVaw1AUxLV2Tj2DklkNctBGjoG&opi=89978449" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">AI Governance and Standards</span></a></span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt"> and </span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt"><a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjsqYmJ2-SOAxWPTKQEHRQpFqsQFnoECBgQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Ficcwbo.org%2Fnews-publications%2Fpolicies-reports%2Ficc-recommendations-for-inclusive-ai-that-delivers-for-business-and-society%2F&usg=AOvVaw0zVxrSSwRdtZJp888_Csyc&opi=89978449" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">Achieving Inclusive AI</span></a> by </span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt">the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) .</span></div><div class="m_2920849230331291692WordSection1"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt"><br></span></div><div class="m_2920849230331291692WordSection1"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-size:11pt">It may be worth going through from the PNAI perspective</span></div><div class="m_2920849230331291692WordSection1">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><b><br></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><b>About the papers:</b><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The <b>ICC Paper on AI Governance and Standards</b> highlights how international, market-driven standards can serve as practical tools to support coherence, reduce compliance burdens and accelerate responsible
AI adoption. The paper outlines key recommendations for business, standards bodies and governments to foster effective, aligned, and globally relevant AI standards. These include: <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Promoting strategic alignment in AI standards-development to reflect market needs and avoid duplication. <u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ensuring domestic and local expert participation in shaping market-driven standards. <u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Prioritising global, industry-driven standards over national or regional-only approaches. <u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Championing multistakeholder collaboration through transparent, inclusive processes. <u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Leveraging existing standards in regulation to streamline compliance and build trust. <u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Using standards in public procurement to support adoption and open markets to SMEs. <u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Supporting company participation with funding, incentives, and training. <u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Enhancing awareness and education to build capacity for implementing AI standards. <u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The <b>ICC Paper on Achieving inclusive AI</b> sets out practical building blocks for inclusive AI, the role and responsibility of governments and businesses, and recommended policy actions to foster inclusive
development and adoption. <span style="color:black">outlines key recommendations for businesses and governments to bridge the AI divide and drive sustainable, inclusive development. These include:<u></u><u></u></span></span></p>
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<li class="m_2920849230331291692MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Investing in foundational infrastructure such as clean energy, broadband connectivity, and sustainable data centres.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_2920849230331291692MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Expanding access to high-quality, interoperable public data and compute capacity.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_2920849230331291692MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Ensuring inclusive digital education and workforce training across all levels.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_2920849230331291692MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Promoting homegrown innovation, including linguistic inclusion and support for local AI ecosystems.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_2920849230331291692MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Adopting national strategies that align with international ethical frameworks.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_2920849230331291692MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Updating regulatory systems around data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity.<u></u><u></u></span></li><li class="m_2920849230331291692MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0cm"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Integrating international AI standards into public procurement.<u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">If you have any colleagues have questions about the paper or opportunities for collaboration, please contact
<a href="https://public-eur.mkt.dynamics.com/api/orgs/28bf0f3c-2303-41ab-a6f1-60287ecea18c/r/BJ-RME4y30edFndeaqACAAMAAAA?target=%7B%22TargetUrl%22%3A%22mailto%253Ameni.anastasiadou%2540iccwbo.org%22%2C%22RedirectOptions%22%3A%7B%225%22%3Anull%2C%221%22%3Anull%7D%7D&digest=q%2BKwxCacGfMfqDfdd7tjqAETyhuqvijtyvTpBonPvok%3D&secretVersion=7c13c22c20aa46a1b2fc8b71fde4d19a" target="_blank">
Meni Anastasiadou</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Regards</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">Amrita</p>
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