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📢 The Solid Project will have a new organisational home @ODI - pairing their expertise of the data spectrum with pro-human technology to build a global data infrastructure that stimulates creativity, encourages collaboration and fosters compassion - my original hope for the web.

#TheWeekinData: ODI and Solid come together * ODI and Solid come together to give individuals greater control over personal data * Google going nuclear * Dodo comes back to life hubs.li/Q02TXc1g0

The data used in #AI systems lacks significant #transparency. Whether companies take responsibility or governments step in, it's crucial to guarantee that the information used to train AI systems isn't kept hidden from the public. hubs.li/Q02NY1lr0

Last week we announced our new project, bringing The Solid Project into our broader data stewardship activities. This partnership will strengthen the ODI’s commitment to creating a world where data is stewarded responsibly and fairly. hubs.li/Q02TZ58S0

Intellectual property laws in the UK urgently need to be updated to safeguard creative industries from unethical AI training practices. We need a framework that acknowledges and rewards human creativity while encouraging new research and innovation. hubs.li/Q02NY00B0

AI is not harmless—people can suffer if their rights and privacy aren't safeguarded. It's essential to prevent any enforcement gaps during the training, fine-tuning, and testing of foundational #AI models. Find out more. hubs.li/Q02NY1xv0

Data forms the backbone of #AI systems. Throughout the AI lifecycle, #data is gathered, processed, curated, aggregated, and then used in models. To foster a diverse and competitive ecosystem, we must encourage access to both public and private data. hubs.li/Q02NY1ng0

Bringing The Solid Project into our broader data stewardship activities will enable us to continue building a strong, ethical data infrastructure that can scale across industries and geographies, ensuring that data is used in ways that benefit everyone. hubs.li/Q02TYWLw0

The government’s communication about the Data Use & Access Bill, laid in the House of Lords last night, includes claims about measures it says could boost the economy by £10bn. Here are our initial thoughts on the Bill. hubs.li/Q02VFK7Z0 #Data #SmartData #DataInfrastructure

#TheWeekinData: The #DataBill is here! * As its laid before the Lords, the ODI offers our first reactions to new data legislation * Autonomous AI agents may not be the panacea to drudge jobs * Scientists speed-up efforts to use DNA to store digital data hubs.li/Q02VQlBT0

AI is not harmless—it can cause harm as well as good. People should have the power to influence how #data and technology are used. To build trust in AI, it's essential to give individuals a say in how these systems are developed and applied. hubs.li/Q02NY1dZ0

There is a lack of transparency regarding the #data used in #AI systems. While transparency alone won't solve all ethical issues or fully establish trust, it is essential for informed decision-making and effective regulation. Learn more. hubs.li/Q02NY0J90

Our Head of Consultancy Josh D'Addario will be speaking at the Canadian OpenData Society/Communauté canadienne DO Canadian Open Data Summit this week alongside a host of other great speakers. In-person and online tickets are still available so don't miss out #OpenData hubs.li/Q02W6-s60

What role can #SmartData play in improving transport services? 🤔 We partnered with Open Data Institute and convened experts in transport and data for a roundtable discussing this and much more. If you’re interested, take a look at our latest blog post⬇️ its-uk.org/smart-data-is-…

For the UK to fully capitalise on the extraordinary opportunities offered by #AI, it must move beyond the hype and refocus on the core data principles that are vital for developing a strong #data and AI ecosystem. Check out our white paper to learn more. hubs.li/Q02NY0-y0

Today, Rachel Reeves delivered the first Labour Budget since March 2010. For all the recent fanfare about #AI, there’s relatively little specific to AI. Gavin Freeguard (same on BSky) had a look through to see what it does say, and about #data & #digital. Read more hubs.li/Q02WkVlH0

#TheWeekinData: Bobbing apples and budgets * Monetising misinformation * The UK Budget * Welcome returns hubs.li/Q02WB9pb0

Learn from Microsoft and GitHub and find out how private companies can make their data available. In this podcast you'll hear about the challenges they faced and how they opened up their data to create impact. Listen now #data #impact #industry hubs.li/Q02GWMjm0

Forty-five leaders recently joined us for an afternoon of discussion about the foundations and future of #data and #AI, directly informing and complementing our ongoing work as we help shape the legislative agenda for responsible AI development. Read more hubs.li/Q02WXBnh0