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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition  – 2022 Wrap Up

Steve Blank

We just wrapped up the second year of our Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition class – now part of our Stanford Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation. government agencies, our federal research labs, and government contractors no longer have exclusive access to these advanced technologies.

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Experts share top tips for AI governance for mission-driven organizations

Board Effect

After all, as a transformative technology that can be employed inexpensively, artificial intelligence has enormous appeal to leaders looking at limits both in budget and staff and volunteer time. But identifying potential uses is just one element of responsible AI governance. Understand where and how AI will be used.

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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 4- Semiconductors

Steve Blank

We just completed the fourth week of our new national security class at Stanford – Technology, Innovation and Great Power Competition. Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed the class to cover how technology will shape all the elements of national power (America’s influence and footprint on the world stage). 7, 2017.

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How Technology Can Support AI Ethics and Governance for Mission-Driven Organizations

Board Effect

Yet, like any fast-evolving technology, AI isn’t without its risks and challenges. AI ethics and governance have come into focus as nonprofits seek to implement AI responsibly. Your board is ultimately responsible for effectively overseeing AI ethics and governance.

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AI Startups Need Data, and the Government Needs Help

ReadWriteStart

Due to their unique oversight, governments have a surplus of data at their fingertips. Here are the facts about AI startups needing data , and how that helps governments. Here are the facts about AI startups needing data , and how that helps governments. government procurement data. All hope is not lost, though.

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How Governance Technology Can Help You Create Your Nonprofit’s AI Framework

Board Effect

The governance board and CEO should develop a strong AI framework that outlines the AI strategy and includes guidelines for usage. As Richard Barber, CEO and board director at the Mind Tech Group, pointed out at a recent Diligent user conference, “If your board or leadership does not have an AI framework in place, they should.

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The evolution of Information Technology towards hyper-convergence

The Startup Magazine

Advanced technologies continually alter our world’s landscape, and each step is an incremental evolution that propels you forward. Businesses also demand flexibility, choice, agility, and cost-effectiveness from these enabling technologies to ensure that business capabilities can change with demand, market, trade mission, and more.