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a circle with the words AI for All in the centre. Surrounding that circle, the words adoption three times, in a circle, with arrows connecting each instance.
a black and white photo of three people holding up signs to try to evade detection by AI
specifics on testing - pocs - global ai assurance sandbox, starter kit for testing llm apps, and technical tools such as ver ify
smaller firms face greater challenges in implementing aI - awareness, technical expertise, resources
funding for four key sectors for ai adoption - agriculture and food production, construction, creative industries, transport and logistics
challenges for smes - limited resources, lack of familiarity with frameworks, internal comms difficulties, risk sensitivity
key elements to consider for an ai usage policy some are: full range of risks, trade-offs, policy's objectives, opportunities and risks, restrictions, roles and responsibilities, individual practices and monitoring
summary of impacts and opportunities for improvement on the framework - improved coordination, enabled benchmarking, and clarified communications re: impacts. opps for improvement: simplify the process, provide more guidance, foster collaborative learning, leverage supportive tools
some trends from what they're getting back - content authentication, research on social risks, advancing human and global interests
table showing AI developers - listing Google MSFT Open AI Anthropic NTT Corporation Fujistu Preferred Networks SoftBank NEC Corporation then AI Deployers - Rakuten, Salesforce, TELUS, TELUS Digital, KDDI Corporation, KYP.ai GmbH, MGOIT, then Advisory and research firms - Palo Alto Research, Data Privacy & AI consultancy, Fayston Prepatory School.
Landing the Question(s) To build with intention, the work is *outside* and *around* the technology Processes to intervene in with these questions: procurements, renewals, negotiations, meetings, job reviews, job descriptions, public engagement, invented communities of practice, standards - others?
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Automated vehicle deployments for ridesharing, taxi services, deliveries, and long-haul trucking have steadily increased, predominantly in U.S. states such as California, Arizona, Florida and other locations that experience less snow and rain than Ontario. This Magna pilot represents an opportunity for the Province, the operator and the City to gain insights into automated vehicle technology and operations within Toronto’s unique urban environment.
Magna’s pilot will deploy driverless, three-wheeled automated vehicles to deliver small packages in an area including all of Ward 9 and portions of each of Wards 4, 5, 11 and 12. Each vehicle will have constant human oversight from a ‘chase vehicle’ with a supervisor capable of immediate intervention, as well as a remote human operator who can assume control during complex scenarios. Important safety measures include maximum speed of 32 km/h, travelling only on roads with a posted limit of 40km/h or less, no use of left turns, and adherence to internationally recognized cybersecurity and privacy standards. Magna's pilot will begin in Q2 2025 with a small number of vehicles operating on the city’s streets; further MTO approval will be required prior to allowing more vehicles. Magna envisions up to 20 vehicles during this pilot.
~TORONTO REPORT FOR ACTION Automated Vehicle Pilot Deployment in Toronto Under the Highway Traffic Act Date: April 24, 2025 To: Infrastructure and Environment Committee From: General Manager, Transportation Services Wards: Wards 4, 5, 9, 11, 12 SUMMARY The Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) has notified Magna International Inc. that their application into Ontario’s Automated Vehicle Pilot Program has been approved, allowing Magna to conduct testing of automated last-mile delivery vehicles on Toronto's streets. This pilot is governed by Ontario Regulation 306/15 under the Highway Traffic Act. The City of Toronto has no regulatory authority over this pilot, however MTO invited City staff to review Magna’s application materials and discuss details with their team. At MTO’s request, City staff submitted comments to help inform MTO’s decision-making regarding Magna’s pilot license application. Staff comments did not offer an opinion on the capability of this vehicle’s automated navigation but focused on operational-side measures to enhance safety and ensure the City’s opportunity to learn from the pilot.
IE21.7 - Automated Vehicle Pilot Deployment in Toronto Under the Highway Traffic Act Consideration Type: ACTION Wards: 4 - Parkdale - High Park, 5 - York South - Weston, 9 - Davenport, 11 - University - Rosedale, 12 - Toronto - St. Paul's Origin (April 24, 2025) Report from the General Manager, Transportation Services Recommendations The General Manager, Transportation Services recommends that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report back to Infrastructure and Environment Committee no later than the Fourth Quarter of 2026 on the findings from Magna's pilot, and lessons learned for the City regarding operation of automated vehicles in Toronto and specifically their use for delivery of goods.
screenshot of linked article - photo of Shopify founder Tobi Lutke and the headline "Shopify takes down Kanye West store selling Nazi T-shirt" by Murad Hemmadi
a black and white sketch of a unicorn with USB inputs for hooves looks up at a hand that is cutting its puppet strings. the unicorn is in a city street - Bay street in Toronto.
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screenshot of linked paper - working around democracy: Big Tech, Computational Power and Racial Equity"