đź“° NEWS: Microsoft Engineer Adit Sheth Named Senior Fellow at Global AI Council
We’re excited to welcome Adit Sheth, Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft, as the newest Senior Fellow of the Global AI Council. Adit brings over 7 years of AI leadership at Microsoft, where he has been instrumental in building AI-powered systems for Microsoft 365 Copilot. With 225+ open-source contributions and a strong voice in Responsible AI, Adit joins the Council to help drive ethical, inclusive AI innovation—particularly in healthcare, education, and economic development across emerging economies.
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Global AI Council Philippines and the National Development Company Sign MOU to Drive AI Innovation in the Philippines
The Global AI Council Philippines (Global AI PH) and the National Development Company (NDC) formally launched a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the NDC office in Makati City. This collaboration seeks to advance artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and accelerate its adoption throughout the Philippines, backed by support from prominent leaders in both the public and private sectors. The MOU signing took place during an Advisors Meeting with key stakeholders, underscoring a unified vision to establish the Philippines as a frontrunner in AI development in the region.
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Global AI Council Partners with DICT Philippines for "DIWA: Empowering Women’s Advancement in Tech
The upcoming event, “DIWA: Empowering Women’s Advancement in Tech,” organized by the Global AI Council (GAC) in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in the Philippines, is set to make a significant impact. Led by Undersecretary Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, the event, named after the Filipino word for “mind” or “spirit,” aims to harness the power of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to advance gender equality. By empowering women to take active roles in the digital world, DIWA seeks to create an inclusive and sustainable future where women’s contributions to technology are celebrated and expanded.
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GAC Africa Advisory Board: A New Chapter in Sustainability Leadership
Bekeme Masade-Olowola, known as B'MO, joins the Global AI Council Africa advisory board. She is a globally acclaimed leader in sustainability, leading CSR-in-Action and advancing the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework. Her innovative tools, like the UN-endorsed Corporate Sustainable Investor Report, promote transparency and equity. As the first African GRI board member, she bridges global and local perspectives, fostering inclusive development across various sectors.
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Expanding Horizons: Global AI Council Grows Rapidly Worldwide
The Global AI Council is expanding its reach in the UAE, appointing Owen Sanchez as the new Country Director. This strategic move aims to provide greater access to AI resources and innovations, benefiting a wider audience. Sanchez's leadership and expertise promise to foster a more inclusive and diverse AI community, driving positive change and empowering individuals and businesses to harness the potential of AI.
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Meta's Dreams Hit Roadblock: EU Regulators Demand Privacy Compliance
Meta has delayed its plans to train AI models using Facebook and Instagram data in the EU following a request from the Irish Data Protection Commission. The core issue is using personal data without explicit consent. Regulators and advocacy groups emphasize the need for informed opt-in consent to comply with GDPR, raising significant concerns over data privacy and user rights. Find out what GAC Founder Kate Hancock thinks about the development.
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