Chartered Engineer, writer and public policy advisor. Government Engagement Manager @BSI_UK. @TheIET member and #ScottishRugby fan. Views my own.

Joined September 2011
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Sahar Danesh retweeted
14 Oct 2024
We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 International AI Standards Summit, a joint initiative by the IEC, @isostandards and @ITU . The Summit was announced today at the Fifth Global Standards Symposium in New Delhi, India, during a special session dedicated to the crucial role of international standards in ensuring safe, responsible and inclusive use of AI. “We have a responsibility to deliver standards that build confidence in the digital world that underpins so much of our society.” said Philippe Metzger, IEC Secretary-General & CEO. Together with ISO and ITU, today we are also celebrating #WorldStandardsDay. With a dedicated focus on advancements driven by AI, we are shining a light on Sustainable Development Goal #SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. Read the full press release here: iec.ch/blog/launching-2025-i… #PressRelease #IECStandards #AI #WSD2024
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The AI Standards Hub and @NPL have collaborated with other partners on a white paper A Life Cycle for Trustworthy and Safe Artificial Intelligence Systems. Read the full report here - doi.org/10.47120/npl.MS57

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The Department for Science, Innovation & Tech will expand, bringing in experts from @GDSTeam, Central Digital & Data Office and @i_dot_AI. This will drive transformation of public services and people's interaction with govt so it's personalised, convenient & timesaving.
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We’re delighted to be joined by Sahar Danesh @missdanesh from @bsi_uk to discuss the role of standards in governance of AI and emerging technologies. #CTSIConference2024
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Thank you @BSI_UK I was honoured to join @ITUSecGen and inspiring female leaders to promote the value of #GirlsinICT Thank you to the @UKMissionGeneva and @SimonManleyFCDO for being such a great ally to help inspire girls into STEM 👏🏼
25 Apr 2024
Proud of our @missdanesh representing BSI at the #GirlsinICT day event in Geneva today. Celebrating the future of female tech leaders. Thank you @ITUSecGen and @SimonManleyFCDO
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Join us next Thursday to discuss the criticality of international cooperation and meaningful involvement from all stakeholder groups in the development and informed use of standards for #AI. Register here: aistandardshub.org/events/in…
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Published this week: the summary paper of the joint @royalsociety @UN & @responsibleaiuk workshop on international AI governance, chaired by @DameWendyDBE. It provides expert scrutiny of the UN AI Advisory Body's interim report and is available here: royalsociety.org/news-resour….
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Showcasing the role of digital standards in delivering trusted and democratic technology governance. @SciTechgovuk Minister Saqib Bhatti MP notes @BSI_UK research that shows the link between standards and economic growth.
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📢 Exciting AI news! The @innovateuk #BridgeAI programme is offering discounted tickets for #AIUK in partnership with the @turinginst - join us at the premier showcase of #AI and #datascience. 50 SMEs can attend at half-price! More information: turing.ac.uk/partnering-turi…
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Beautiful day to represent @BSI_UK in the #LordMayorsShow in london. Wave to @jo_joannaki @DGMansfield @rlsmithpd 👋🏼
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What a week of AI policy and diplomacy; a spotlight on what we have learned and next steps on embedding safety in AI Systems #AIFringe @britishlibrary
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Generative AI models and the need for standards. Panel session hosted by @FlorianOstmann @turinginst with @anectweet #CENELEC and @PartnershipAI @QMUL
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Baroness Beeban Kidron OBE delivering a key note, questioning why children’s rights and safety around AI tech are being literally pushed to the #AIFringe @QMUL @APPG_AI
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Stunning venue for the @turinginst @BigInnovCentre #AIFringe event on creating equitable AI governance futures @QMUL Octagon Library
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Sahar Danesh retweeted
26 Oct 2023
.@BSI_UK is a leader in setting standards across the UK & will continue this with emerging tech such as AI. Today’s roundtable examined the benefits & challenges of using standards to mitigate the risks of AI in the run up to our AI Safety Summit #AISS. #nowicanscratchmynose
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Evening reception @royalsociety setting us up well for a week of discussion on #AISafetySummit
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One of the biggest risks of misuse of LLM is “people”. How people use them and how they incorporate the findings from them; we still need people to be trained to use their professional judgement to prevent safety risks.
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📢 Join us in Milton Keynes this Thursday for ‘Shaping Trust in AI for All’ with a panel on the AI Standards Hub's impact to date and priorities to come, featuring speakers @paulgaskell101, @missdanesh, Mark Levene, and @FlorianOstmann. ➡️Register here: bit.ly/3Mdj8bS
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Delighted to be part of the team working on this first of its kind initiative to help the UK have an internationally recognised voice in collaboration on AI standards @BSI_UK @turinginst @NPL @SciTechgovuk
The AI Standards Hub is enhancing the UK's global prominence, shaping AI-related standards and strengthening our nation's role in the practical world of AI standardisation. Find out more here 👇 gov.uk/government/news/indep…
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The AI Standards Hub is enhancing the UK's global prominence, shaping AI-related standards and strengthening our nation's role in the practical world of AI standardisation. Find out more here 👇 gov.uk/government/news/indep…
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