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Microsoft Chief Responsible AI Officer, Natasha Crampton, delivers a powerful message to women considering careers in AI during her Vogue Australia interview. She challenges the misconception that only technical experts can contribute significantly to AI. "Women should feel empowered to pursue careers in AI," she asserts, underlining the importance of diverse career paths and experiences. "Social scientists can have a significant impact on AI," Crampton declares, advocating for women to use their unique perspectives to drive the future of AI technology. Read her full interview: https://lnkd.in/euFxi2Uc

Dr. Julia C. Morse, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of California of Santa Barbara, highlights the importance of standard setting in global governance. Standards serve as the foundation for expectations on how countries should behave, playing a crucial role in facilitating cooperation and progress in addressing shared challenges. Read her historical overview and analysis of international governance followed by five important case studies in “Global Governance: Goals and Lessons for AI.” https://lnkd.in/g4vgTXsd

Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith recently shared his concerns about the increasing number of ransomware attacks on rural hospitals and other critical institutions in the US during his testimony before the House Committee on Homeland Security. He emphasized the urgent need for collaboration between governments, tech companies, and businesses to safeguard civilians and adhere to the principles of the Geneva Convention. Smith stressed, "We have to find a way as a country to create a deterrent reaction. Because right now, this is just open season. It's open season on the most vulnerable people in our country, and we have to find a way to change that." Read his full written testimony here: https://lnkd.in/g8JhK_VS