Extract Systems

JUNE 6, 2023

By updating this road map, the White House aims to align its AI initiatives with the latest technological advancements and evolving ethical considerations. The updated road map is expected to prioritize several key areas, including AI's impact on the economy, national security, ethics, privacy, and fairness.

Ethics 52

Ethics Collaboration Transparency Import 52

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 24, 2024

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) commitment to safe, transparent, and responsible AI—including generative AI—is reflected in our endorsement of the White House Voluntary AI Commitments , our participation in the UK AI Safety Summit , and our dedication to providing customers with features that address specific challenges in this space.

Government 71

Government Government Ethics Transparency 71

The Procurement School

JUNE 27, 2024

Introduction: In the realm of Canadian public sector procurement, understanding the fundamental principles of contract law is essential for ensuring fair, transparent, and effective practices. Practical Application: In the context of procurement, the duty of good faith necessitates transparent and fair dealings with all potential suppliers.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Public Procurement Supplier 52

Extract Systems

JULY 3, 2023

Ensuring Ethical and Responsible AI Use: As government agencies adopt AI solutions, ensuring ethical and responsible use of these technologies becomes paramount. Transparency, fairness, and accountability must underpin the implementation of AI to maintain public trust.

Government 52

Government Government Ethics Efficiency 52

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

“Implement robust data governance frameworks to ensure the ethical use of data and protect against breaches,” she said. Ensure transparency in AI algorithms and processes,” she suggested, “to build trust among stakeholders and the public.” Agencies must promote accountability, which means being open and honest.

Quality 52

Quality Data Ethics Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 18, 2024

Arbitral Ethics, Politeness and Etiquette Two issues arise here. Similarly, as an instrument for transparency, wouldn’t the duty to disclose be better analysed when the underlying fact is unknown or unproven? The duty to disclose undoubtedly has an ethical component. Etiquette matters.

Ethics 52

Ethics Transparency IT Corruption 52

FedScoop

JANUARY 4, 2024

Additionally, LLMs have not demonstrated their compliance with Federal and USAID security requirements, provided transparency around the data collected, and addressed the resulting Privacy and Records Management implications.” Madison Alder contributed to this article.

Data 92

Data Ethics Transparency Government 92

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Before we get too excited, one should consider that AI systems, including emotion AI, still face challenges today, including ethical concerns surrounding data privacy and bias in algorithms, ‘hallucinations,’ and limitations in understanding context. On balance, emotion AI should be embraced, albeit within responsible and ethical boundaries.

Efficiency 52

Efficiency Ethics Negotiation Participation 52

The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

We can achieve cost confidence by utilizing progressive project delivery models that involve design and construction project partners very early, and by engaging in transparent collaboration. Trust is precious and essential, and it must be preserved, so be open and transparent about money up front.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Collaboration Budget 52

Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

Key Takeaways The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the comprehensive set of rules that govern the procurement process of the US federal government, ensuring consistency, ethical practice, and efficiency across all executive agencies. These provisions and clauses are instrumental in ensuring fair and ethical procurement practices.

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Price Procurement Contracts 52

How to Crack a Nut

AUGUST 31, 2023

It seeks to ensure through its contracts that public sector digitalisation is trustworthy, ethical, responsible, transparent, fair, and (cyber) safe. As it controls the acquisition of digital technologies, public procurement has emerged as a 'regulatory fix' to govern public sector digitalisation.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

AWS Public Sector

MAY 28, 2024

The EHDS has the opportunity to establish Europe as a global leader in ethical and privacy-preserving approaches for health data use. The EHDS can pave the way for EU citizens and institutions to benefit from transformative, ethical uses of health data, advancing care, research, and understanding of disease.

Data 78

Data Innovation Ethics Electronics 78

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 6, 2024

Dr Baltag first observed that one of the challenges arbitration practitioners are currently facing with regards to ethics and regulation of misbehaviour in international arbitration is the diversity of relevant and applicable standards. Justice Knowles suggested that there might be an area where transparency can play a role.

Ethics 52

Ethics Corruption Balance Transparency 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 19, 2024

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) , represent a pivotal step toward fostering ethical supply chains, underscoring the shared responsibility of states and corporations in combating human rights violations. As an advocate for such laws, I recognise the urgent need to make supply chains fairer and more ethical.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Ethics Supplier Corruption 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Consistently, external auditor findings have shown the lack of professionalism in procurement to be a financial problem often accompanied with ethical dilemmas. Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards.

Procurement 52

Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Compliance and Ethics Government construction projects are subject to strict compliance requirements and ethical standards. It’s essential to understand and adhere to these regulations to avoid legal and reputational risks.

Bidding 52

Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

This demonstrates that businesses increasingly recognize diversity as a global issue and these programs provide an “ethical” mechanism to connect with customers through community engagement. However, the ethical justification is no longer the totality of the value proposition as leaders now see the overall value for their business. .

Supplier 98

Supplier Ethics E-procurement Supply Chain 98

FedScoop

AUGUST 14, 2024

But there remains a “lack of direct knowledge about the CFTC-registered entities currently leveraging AI,” the report noted, underscoring a lack of transparency around everything from the quality of data training to the extent of human involvement in autonomous trading models.

Data 98

Data Quality Inventory Ethics 98

GovLoop

MAY 26, 2023

By definition, data ethics refers to the norms of behavior that promote appropriate judgments and accountability when acquiring, managing or using data. But AI’s expansive use has made data ethics increasingly important. 4 Basic Principles of Data Ethics Ownership: Individuals own their data or their information.

Ethics 98

Ethics Data Public Goods Transparency 98

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

Spotlight on Ethical and Transparent Corporate Culture The new pilot program underscores DOJ’s commitment to fostering a corporate culture of integrity and accountability, and sends a clear message to would-be whistleblowers and corporate entities alike.

IT 52

IT Corruption Accountability Insurance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 2, 2024

Drafting Major Commercial Contracts Involving a State Given the potential exposure of States (and hence public funds) under these contracts, the Judge reiterated the importance of proper professional standards and ethics in the drafting of major commercial contracts involving a State.

Corruption 52

Corruption Ethics Transparency Import 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 10, 2023

“Too often,” says the White House’s blueprint, “[AI] tools are used to limit our opportunities and prevent our access to critical resources or services. These outcomes are deeply harmful — but they are not inevitable.”

Inventory 52

Inventory Ethics Transparency Data 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

This is an indication of the level of transparency and accountability required by public procurement professionals. While that may be the alarmist’s view it supports the idea of preparing a strong procurement document to align with the public procurement principles of open, fair and transparent.

Procurement Contracts 40

Procurement Contracts Procurement Bidder Contract 40

Public Contracting Institute

JULY 8, 2024

This standard ensures that taxpayers’ money is spent responsibly and that contractors maintain ethical financial practices. CAS 405 establishes guidelines for identifying and excluding unallowable costs from any billing, claim, or proposal applicable to a government contract.

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Price Government Contracts 52

ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

Procurement Strategies 96

Procurement Strategies Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain 96

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 10, 2023

Procurement is thus seen as a mechanism of ‘regulation by contract’ whereby the public buyer can impose requirements seeking to achieve broad goals of digital regulation, such as transparency, trustworthiness, or explainability, or to operationalise more general ‘AI ethics’ frameworks.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The presentation and all questions and answers are posted as an addendum in keeping with the public procurement tenets of open, fair and transparent. Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards.

Bidder 52

Bidder Procurement Evaluation Bidding 52

The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards. The individuals in this field understand the significance of their roles and strive to uphold the highest standards of ethics and accountability.

Procurement 52

Procurement Market Analysis Bidder Evaluation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

The week also promises comprehensive explorations into the African Continental Free Trade Area, delving into the future of investment protection, technological impacts on arbitration, and ethical standards, contributing significantly to the global arbitration dialogue.

Ethics 52

Ethics Influencing Integration Integrity 52

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For example, in relation to ‘adequate transparency and explainability’, there is more of an emphasis on explainability than on transparency and there is no indication of how to gauge ‘adequacy’ in relation to either of them.

Innovation 57

Innovation Transparency Consulting Accountability 57

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards. The individuals in this field understand the significance of their roles and strive to uphold the highest standards of ethics and accountability.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Supply Chain 52

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I continue exploring the use of public procurement as a tool of digital regulation (or ‘AI regulation by contract’ as shorthand)—ie as a mechanism to promote transparency, explainability, cyber security, ethical and legal compliance leading to trustworthiness, etc in the adoption of digital technologies by the public sector.

Procurement 52

Procurement Tender Buyers Contract 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Given the current market challenges and geopolitical uncertainties only 7% see ESG outcomes as a priority, which is in stark contrast with strengthening regulatory frameworks and demanding consumer preferences requiring more transparency to combat greenwashing.

Procurement Team 52

Procurement Team Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

GovLoop

OCTOBER 4, 2023

They work with agency partners to assess AI tools regarding bias mitigation, fairness, transparency, accountability and privacy. For managers, Kinnard says it’s critical to understand the ethical issues that may complicate AI use. Her team also manages AI platforms, monitoring who uses them and what data flows through them.

Inventory 52

Inventory Ethics Data Education 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

Responsible AI mitigating the risks Organizations that use generative AI must build responsible AI systems that are fair, explainable, robust, secure, transparent, and safeguard privacy. AWS is focused on collaborating with regulators and the industry to support the safe, secure, and ethical advancement of AI technology.

Sustainability 68

Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 68

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 21, 2024

For all its benefits, however, the use of ChatGPT is not without risks, both professional and ethical. One contributor further analyzed the ethical implications of ChatGPT use, highlighting the issue of equality of arms with a nod to Plato’s Republic. The use of AI gives rise to further issues of party consent and tribunal discretion.

Ethics 52

Ethics Electronics Efficiency Collaboration 52