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SAS to integrate Viya analytics lifecycle framework with Veritas Toolkit for responsible use of AI
to incorporate the principles of Fairness , Ethics , Accountability and Transparency ( FEAT ).
The integration of SAS Viya analytics lifecycle framework with the Veritas toolkit enables assessing of fairness in analytical models by leveraging out-of-the-box natural language generation and workflow capability in SAS Viya .
SAS aims to support the Singapore National AI Strategy of increasing productivity through the adoption of AI and ensuring its benefits to businesses , creating new jobs through increased AI innovation activities and increase societal acceptance and trust of AI and analytics within the financial community through sound AI governance .
SAS Institute , a leader in analytics and AI , has collaborated with the
Monetary Authority of Singapore ( MAS ) -led Veritas consortium to integrate and operationalize the Veritas toolkit with SAS Viya platform , with the objective of improving trustworthy Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) adoption in the financial services sector .
The Veritas initiative is part of Singapore ’ s National AI Strategy which aims to provide financial institutions with a verifiable way
“ As a country , Singapore is making great strides in innovating its financial and FinTech industries . We are honoured to support MAS in implementing its AI strategy and achieving its vision to be a leader in deploying scalable , impactful AI solutions ,” said Lim Hsin Yin , Managing Director ( Singapore ), SAS Institute . “ We see this work as being very beneficial for financial institutions , given that regulatory and audit reports require both accuracy and timeliness in submissions .”
Lenovo doubles down on global investment to support technology for a smarter future
The Lenovo Foundation has announced the opening of its next TransforME skilling grant round , as well as the winners of its inaugural grant round .
Lenovo has committed more than US $ 2 million to organizations around the world focused on equipping today ’ s workforce with the skills needed to transform their careers , lives and communities .
Lenovo philanthropy is investing in upskilling as part of its goal to deliver transformational impact to one million people by 2025 . In FY 2021 – 22 , Lenovo philanthropy provided US $ 21 million to communities around the world as part of its broader mission to empower under-resourced populations with access to technology and STEM education .
A recent World Economic Forum Report indicates that 97 million new job roles may emerge that are adapted to division of labor between humans , machines and algorithms making skills in automation , Artificial Intelligence , web development and data analytics increasingly in high demand . These key skills are needed for emerging technologies to be adopted by companies across industries but are currently in short supply in labor markets .
Calvin J . Crosslin , President of the Lenovo Foundation and Chief Diversity Officer , Lenovo , said : “ We knew we wanted to provide support for skilling in communities , but it was critically important to us that we work with organizations working to increase representation of women and diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in technology .”
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