Bronwyn Howell

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We need to talk about KiwiRailđ

Nov 20, 2024 | nzae.substack.com | Bronwyn Howell

KiwiRail is a state-owned enterprise, and so by law its principal objective is âto operate as a successful businessâ. Success in the business world means that you provide something that your customers are willing to pay for, at a price for that exceeds your cost of production, leaving something to reward your owners/investors for the resources they have committed. How does KiwiRail measure up against that? KiwiRail came into existence in July 2008.
Regulating Artificial Intelligence in a World of Uncertainty

Oct 31, 2024 | aei.org | Bronwyn Howell

Key PointsRisk management practice, on which current AI governance and regulation are based, differs substantially from managing in the face of uncertainty. Generative pretrained AI applications are complex and dynamic, with uncertain outcomes that will be deployed in complex dynamic human systems, the mechanisms of which are also unknown. The potential outcomes are highly uncertain. Regulation based on risk management cannot prevent harm arising from outcomes that cannot be known ex ante.
Disconnecting Australian Children from Social Media

Sep 24, 2024 | aei.org | Bronwyn Howell |Owen O’Brien-Powers

Flushed with the success last month of granting workers the “right to disconnect” from work communications after hours, the Australian government now plans to disconnect children from social media. On Tuesday September 10, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to introduce legislation to enforce a minimum age for social media access – likely somewhere around 14 to 16 – before the end of 2024.
Australia Disconnects (Again)

Sep 16, 2024 | aei.org | Bronwyn Howell |Owen O’Brien-Powers

Australia has made something of an art form of leading the world with digital laws that look interesting at first blush, but then prove either difficult to implement or impotent. Way back in 2015 was the “Hockey Tax” where Treasurer Joe Hockey passed a law requiring Netflix – not then a registered Australian company – to pay tax on subscriptions sold to Australians.
The Precautionary Principle, Safety Regulation, and AI: This Time, It Really Is Different

Sep 4, 2024 | aei.org | Bronwyn Howell

Key PointsGenerative pretrained transformers (GPTs)—such as large language models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Llama—come from a different computing paradigm than do traditional “big data” artificial intelligence models. Traditional risk-management frameworks developed from the precautionary principle to address the risks of big data AI models (which current AI regulations are based on) are not well suited to manage GPT risks.
Las claves para una jubilación segura

Sep 1, 2024 | la-razon.com | Pablo Deheza |Alastair Cooper |Bronwyn Howell

Las claves para una jubilación seguraContar con ahorros es un importante factor que ayuda a encarar la vida en la tercera edad. Santa Cruz / 1 de septiembre de 2024 / 06:12NovedadesCarola Aguilera, del Banco Ganadero, recomienda desarrollar una cultura de ahorro desde joven, estableciendo metas claras, llevando un registro detallado de gastos y abriendo una cuenta específica para ahorro.
Regulating AI, Hypothetically and in Reality

Aug 28, 2024 | aei.org | Bronwyn Howell |Owen O’Brien-Powers

Let’s consider two hypothetical scenarios. First, an artist creates a new work. Copyright law protects the artist’s intellectual property, allowing the artist to release the work for public enjoyment. Copyright law also permits others to make derivative works based on the original piece. Society is enriched from the existence of both the original and the derivative works.
Revisiting Australia’s Facebook News Contracts Three Years On

Aug 8, 2024 | aei.org | Bronwyn Howell |Owen O’Brien-Powers

Three years ago, Australia’s ultimatum to internet media platforms, including Meta (Facebook) and Google to “voluntary” settle with mainstream media providers for use of their news content in platform posts, or face mandatory government-sponsored mediation to determine the terms under which such payments would be made, led the world.
Harm, Safety, Effective AI Risk Management and Regulation

Jul 23, 2024 | aei.org | Bronwyn Howell |Owen O’Brien-Powers

On October 30 last year, the White House announced its Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. The Order addressed, in an industry-led US context, calls for governments to become actively engaged in regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI). The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act, passed in March this year, takes a much more prescriptive approach.
Competition in AI Regulation: Essential for an Emerging Industry

Jul 1, 2024 | aei.org | Bronwyn Howell |Owen O’Brien-Powers

Competition is beneficial in many areas of life. It can lead to lower prices, higher quality goods and services, more innovation, and greater variety. When companies compete for workers, they may also improve working conditions and increase compensation. Healthy competition can also lead to good relationships between businesses, which can result in mutual benefits like networking and sharing content. On a personal level, competition can drive people to perform at a higher level and learn faster.